The Gold Coast will take centre stage this weekend and that’s precisely what Mick Lakey is banking on when he brings consistent mare Final Zero to Sydney.

Blake Shinn’s comeback to race riding is a step closer with the jockey’s return to trackwork after recovering from a neck injury suffered in a fall.

The Godolphin organisation has chances in three races on Magic Millions day at the Gold Coast headed by Exhilarates in the $2 million 2YO Classic.

The annual Magic Millions sale at the Gold Coast has started on a high note with four yearlings sold for $1 million or more.

Jockey Joe Bowditch believes Mahis Angel is still learning his craft but was pleased with the fight the colt showed to score a narrow win at Caulfield

Second acceptances for this year’s Blue Diamond have been taken with 263 two-year-olds remaining in the mix for the Group One race at Caulfield.

The Nick Ryan-trained three-year-old Columbus Circle has made a promising start to his career, winning an 1100m maiden at Caulfield.

Menari will return to racing after experiencing fertility issues at stud and will be aimed at the Stradbroke Handicap.

Trainer Tony McEvoy says he is excited to have jockey Barend Vorster set to ride for his stable in South Australia.

Two-year-old Neptune’s Spear’s chances in the Karaka Million in New Zealand have suffered a blow with his defeat as odds-on favourite at Doomben.

The Fire Trap has come through a bruising last-start run and is ready for the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast.

Monsieur Sisu has an unblemished record on heavy ground but Paul Cave expects him to run well at Randwick regardless of the track condition.

Co-trainer Tom Dabernig says he can’t fault Cool Chap leading into his return in the Chester Manifold Stakes and is looking to the gelding to make his mark.

Young gun sires Better Than Ready and Spirit Of Boom have the chance to give Queensland studs a rare double on Magic Millions day.

Trainer Joe Cleary is following a policy of his father, retired trainer Frank Cleary, by sticking with jockey Jess Taylor in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.

‘Peaceful Progressive Perfect’ says Torryburn Stud, who with eight Group 1 winners within 18 months heads for another successful Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale on 9-13 & 15 January.

Connections of Rock ‘n’ Gold will decide before acceptance time whether to run the gelding in the Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington or a 1600m-handicap.

The Australian Turf Club will introduce a waiting list for membership applications taken after the end of January.

Some high-profile horses have already been nominated for the inaugural All-Star Mile with more big names expected to be entered.

Stephanie Thornton has had an improper riding suspension reduced from 25 to 20 meetings on appeal while Jye McNeil has had a careless riding ban reduced.

Queensland hopeful The Odyssey could wear blinkers in the Magic Millions Classic in which he will start from barrier two.

Popular sprinter Jungle Edge has been added to the field for the Summer Sprint at Randwick and has been given top weight of 64.5kg.

After breaking his maiden at Sandown, three-year-old Ridgewood Drive is set to back up seven days later at Caulfield to chase another city win.

Outback Barbie is the short-priced favourite for the Magic Millions Guineas after drawing perfectly for the $2 million race at the Gold Coast.

Godolphin filly Exhilarates is now the outright favourite for the $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast after drawing barrier nine.

Dubious puts his unbeaten run on the line in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast after wins in Sydney and Brisbane in his two starts.

Chamois Road headlines Patrick Payne’s entries at Flemington on Chester Manifold Stakes day while stablemates Husson Eagle and Zizzis have Gold Coast targets.

Trainer Mick Kent has given his view on the track preparation policy in Victoria, including questioning the accuracy of some track ratings.

Chris Munce has been a major player on Magic Millions day for years and looks set to again play a big part in the rich meeting at the Gold Coast.

Sydney three-year-old Ljungberg will be scratched from the Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast after a mix-up over his acceptance in the $2 million race.