Leading Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has had a poor start to the week but hopes to finish on a high with runners in the three Group One races at Eagle Farm.

Prominent English racehorse trainer Jeremy Noseda says the time is right for him to walk away from his Newmarket stable.

Blake Shinn will join fellow Australian jockeys Chad Schofield and Regan Bayliss when the new racing season kicks off in Hong Kong.

Queanbeyan visitor Noble Boy faces his biggest test when he meets a surprisingly strong Hinkler Handicap field at Eagle Farm.

Prolific winner Bon Amis will step up to Listed company for the first time when he resumes in the June Stakes at Randwick.

Promising sprinter Halvorsen can confirm Creswick Stakes plans with a good performance when he has first attempt at racing on the straight course at Flemington.

The successful racing career of Viddora has come to an end with the dual Group One winner off to stud to be served by Lope De Vega.

A suspension has not dampened jockey Michael Hellyer’s enthusiasm for his ride on Baccarat Baby in the Queensland Guineas.

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has set a date to hear the charges against trainer Jarrod McLean, Darren Weir’s former Warrnambool assistant.

Following an all-the-way victory on debut at Cranbourne, Lesage will face a new challenge when she races down the straight at Flemington for the first time.

Brisbane winter carnival plans for Think It Over have not come to fruition but the three-year-old gets a chance to make amends at Randwick.

Trainer Toby Edmonds has had a nervous wait to get a start with Tyzone in the Stradbroke Handicap but is confident now the gelding is in the race, he can win.

Hard work is paying off for veteran Michael Cahill who is set to confirm his rating as jockey of the winter carnival at Brisbane’s showcase meeting.

The Moonee Valley Racing Club has issued 11 invitations for the Cox Plate, the first time in five years the race will be without champion Winx.

Tacitus is the slight favourite over Preakness Stakes winner War Of Will for the Belmont Stakes over 2400 metres.

Mark Zahra has ridden a winner at Sandown, his first meeting back following a long suspension incurred during The Championships at Randwick.

Funstar has underlined the promise shown in two barrier trials to score on debut and provide her Cox Plate-winning sire Adelaide with a breakthrough success.

The colours of former Caulfield trainer Rob McGuinness have been carried to victory on El Questro at Sandown.

Raging Pole, named for rugby union Test prop Stan Pilecki, has broken through for his first win at Doomben.

Stakes winner Villermont will have his second start back from a lengthy lay-off when he runs in a heat of the Winter Championship over 1400m at Flemington.

An MRI scan has found as many as seven previously undiagnosed fractures in the foot of jockey Jason Benbow following a recent fall.

Tommy Berry has a great chance to parlay his outstanding form into a Group One victory with a strong book of rides in Brisbane’s three feature races.

The Bostonian will join some illustrious winter carnival heroes if he can win his third Group One race in the Stradbroke Handicap.

Trainer Robert Price was happy to see Sydney get a soaking ahead of Noble Joey’s tilt at the Listed June Stakes at Randwick.

Trainer David Brideoake has been issued two charges by Racing NSW stewards, stemming from the late withdrawal of Princess Jenni from the Adrian Knox Stakes.

Pretty In Pink faces Australian racing’s biggest hoodoo in the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm.

A win for Mahis Angel in the Group One Queensland Derby will have special significance for Queensland’s Wattle Brae Stud.

The Bostonian has firmed for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap after a perfect barrier draw.

Winners of selected international Group One races will be eligible for a bonus if they can win the Cox Plate, the Moonee Valley Racing Club has announced.

Trainer Matt Cumani is delighted with the condition of Declares War and is hopeful he can measure up in the Group One Queensland Derby.