Trainer Danny O’Brien believes talented filly My Pendant is forward enough to make her presence felt first-up at Flemington.

Trainer Desleigh Forster is keen to see how her two- year-olds Kim Alicia and Secundus perform over 1500m at Eagle Farm.

After failing a veterinary test to race in Hong Kong, Howlowcanyougo will be attempting to extend his winning sequence at Flemington.

Much travelled Balf’s Choice will be chasing his eighth win at 1600m in the Listed Tattersall’s Mile at Eagle Farm.

Sir Elton will be striving to maintain his unblemished record when he winds up a successful preparation at Randwick.

After a close second at Flemington at her most recent start, in-form El Questro heads back to the track with the chance to go one better.

Trainer Ken Keys will give maiden galloper Presently the opportunity over a distance when the filly contests the Byerley Handicap at Flemington.

Trainer Paul Jenkins has a trip to New Zealand in the back of his mind for Travistee if she races well in the Queensland Cup at Eagle Farm.

War Baron has been posted at double-figure odds but trainer David Payne believes the youngster can put himself in the finish at Randwick.

With a spot in The Everest on offer to the winner of the Schillaci Stakes, champion trainer David Hayes says it is a great incentive.

Trainer Steve Tregea is monitoring Bergerac and Prioritise before backing them up in the Tatt’s Mile at Eagle Farm.

Baylee Nothdurft has a strong book of rides at Eagle Farm where he can wrap up his first apprentices title.

Maximum Security heads the seven-horse field for the Haskell Invitational, his second start since being disqualified as the Kentucky Derby winner.

Trainer Charlie Appleby has paid tribute to Masar after confirming the retirement of last year’s Derby winner.

After breaking his maiden over 1600m at Bendigo, Huntly Castle is among the favourites to win the Byerley Handicap over 1800m at Flemington.

Former Perth mare Enticing Star has been confirmed as the slot runner for trainer Chris Waller in The Everest.

Two-year-old filly Paris, a half-sister to Group One winner English, has become the latest juvenile from the Anthony Freedman stable to win this season.

Consistent Misery has made the most of the absence of track specialist Tarzan to score an overdue win at the Sunshine Coast.

Parwan Prince provided Jade Darose with an historic victory at Flemington over 1000m with the pair returning to the course and distance chasing another win.

The return of racing at Eagle Farm has helped boost turnover and crowds for the Queensland winter carnival.

After taking up the challenge of appearing on the television program Ninja Warrior, jockey Stephen Baster is back in the saddle chasing victory on horseback.

Australian jockey Jamie Kah has been announced as one of the riders set to compete in the Shergar Cup at Ascot in England.

After a promising start to his career in South Africa, King’s Bay has had a long and troubled journey to get back to the races at Randwick.

Gold Ambition, who was once placed in a Group One race, gets another chance at stakes company at Eagle Farm.

The Victoria Racing Club has introduced a new early season race for two-year-olds at Flemington over 900m.

Former Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has always wanted to breed a top-class horse and his two-year-old Spurious is taking steps towards that goal.

“It is an honour to stand two US Triple Crown winners in the Hunter Valley. Justify, the only Triple Crown winner ever to retire unbeaten, will stand alongside American Pharoah, who has already enjoyed an excellent start with his first 2yo’s in Europe and America.”

A Ballarat synthetic track double for Lindsey Smith might be the launching pad for a spring campaign for Olympic Oath and Saone.

Shady Hustle, a winner of four of her six starts in Tasmania, is set to make her mainland debut for a new stable at Flemington.

Mark Newnham is on an end-of-season surge with his two-year-olds that has helped him move into the top 10 on the Sydney trainers’ premiership.