The decision to add an extra two-year-old race to the Doomben midweek meeting has helped the cause of Karaka Million hopeful Neptune’s Spear.

Victorian trainer Ciaron Maher will now have stables in two states with confirmation of a Sydney base at Warwick Farm.

Racing minister Paul Toole has announced former Australian Turf Club chairman Michael Crismale will join the board of Racing NSW.

Group One-winning Brisbane trainer Barry Miller has died aged 78 after a long illness.

The Lindsay Park stable will send stakes-winning colt Long Leaf to New Zealand to run in the Karaka Million 3YO Classic at his next start.

The Candy Man has revived memories of the great Gunsynd after missing the start by 10 lengths before winning at the Sunshine Coast.

Winx has surprised her trainer Chris Waller who continues to marvel at her fitness and prowess ahead of what will be her final racing campaign.

Rockhampton filly Better Reflection has arrived on the Gold Coast ahead of her bid to beat the big stables in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic.

The Leon and Troy Corstens-trained True Excelsior will travel to New Zealand to chase a Group One win in The Telegraph at Trentham.

Godolphin Australia’s head trainer James Cummings believes he has already passed his first stress test on the way to the Magic Millions meeting.

Former Queensland chief steward Allan Reardon has been appointed as the state’s new official track walker.

Odds-on favourite Mastering has held on to score a narrow win at Caulfield, beating the fast-finishing Harbour Grey by a nose.

Apprentice Robbie Dolan has ridden a double at Randwick including a first winner for trainer Chris Waller to continue his rise up the Sydney riding ranks.

The massive Godolphin operation has secured its first runner in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic with Exhilarates Gold Coast win on Saturday.

Godolphin-owned mare Chatuchak has finished strongly to win at Caulfield, giving jockey Dwayne Dunn a winning double at the meeting.

Consistent galloper Tyzone has appreciated a sharp drop in class to score an overdue win at the Gold Coast.

Trainer Ron Quinton is not tempted to send Ljungberg to the Gold Coast for the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas despite the ease of his win at Randwick.

Victories by Tropezina and Bold Missile have given Caulfield trainer Henry Dwyer a winning double on his home track.

Prioritise has been able to win at the Gold Coast after setting a slow early pace to record his fifth win this season.

Easy Eddie will take the next step in his burgeoning career in the Listed Takeover Target Stakes at Gosford after his win at Randwick.

A leg injury has ruled Native Soldier out of the Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast with Darren Weir hoping to have the colt back for the spring carnival.

Apprentice Baylee Nothdurft has ridden his first Saturday metropolitan winner not long after getting his city licence.

Hightail has firmed dramatically for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic after his Randwick win but co-trainer Peter Snowden has warned he is not a certain starter.

Acqume has repaid a decision to keep her racing with a Gold Coast win that could be the forerunner to a stakes campaign.

The Henry Dwyer-trained filly Tropezina has backed up a maiden win at Mornington first-up with a city win at Caulfield in her second start of her campaign.

Leading Brisbane apprentice Jackson Murphy will have surgery on his right hand after being injured in a race fall.

Sydney is in for a belting hot day so stay in the cool areas and back a few winners. Check out Richie’s thoughts for the big 9 race card at Randwick on the Kensington track. Not much value according to the big fella so perhaps tread carefully and play safe. Good luck all.

If you are betting at the Gold Coast or Caulfield make sure you check out Just Racing expert’s thoughts for the two feature meetings. Hopefully we can all kick start the new year with a winning day. Punt smart everyone and good luck.

Check out Richie’s mail for tonight’s Canterbury meeting. The big fella is doing it tough with the hot weather but he is keen tonight. Good luck all.

Trainer Stuart Kendrick is looking to He’s The Deel to show his staying promise when he runs over 1800 metres at the Gold Coast.