Rachel King has copped the first Sydney suspension of the year for causing interference in the New Year’s Day Cup in which she was second on Earth Angel.

John Allen has incurred a third careless riding ban in as many days with Racing Victoria stewards suspending him on two careless riding charges at Flemington.

Etymology has made it two wins in succession at Flemington, taking out the Listed Bagot Handicap over 2800m for his fourth career win.

Whispering Brook has continued her good form since joining the Darren Weir stable, adding the Group Three Standish Handicap at Flemington to her record.

Naval Warfare has broken through for a stakes win at Randwick, taking out the New Year’s Day Cup for trainer Chris Waller and jockey Corey Brown.

The unheralded Santa Monica has caused a major upset in the Railway Stakes at Ellerslie, the first Group One race in Australasia for the year.

Connections of German import Schabau are already eyeing the Melbourne Cup after his Australian debut victory at Flemington.

Michael Poy has worn the famous Lindsay Park silks to victory in a race at Flemington, emulating his father Michael Clarke who wore them on countless occasions.

Promising colt Lubuk is likely to be given a last chance to make the Magic Millions Classic field via a race at the Gold Coast.

Trainer Heath Conners is hoping a return to Sandown will bring out the best in Villa Sarchi who is set to run first-up over 1000 metres.

The Lloyd Kennewell-trained Jedastar has recorded a strong win on debut at Flemington and will be prepared for the Blue Diamond Preview.

A race meeting has been transferred from Warwick Farm to Randwick’s Kensington track because of extreme heat predicted in Sydney’s south-west.

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Veteran Crafty Cruiser has collected a $600 cheque for finishing sixth at Warrnambool to push his earnings through the $1 million mark.

Visiting English jockey Tom Marquand is hoping to build on his Randwick double when he returns to the track for the New Year’s Day meeting.

Godolphin’s Etymology is favourite to collect a second win in succession when he lines up in the Bagot Handicap at Flemington.

The tangerine colours of Te Akau, sported by many stars including Gingernuts, are favoured to be to the fore at Ellerslie in the Railway Stakes.

Talented mare Savanna Amour has brought together jockey Brett Prebble and trainer Chris Meagher to attempt victory in the Standish Handicap at Flemington.

The powerful Godolphin stable could have three runners at the Magic Millions meeting if Exhilarates can sneak into the 2YO Classic field.

Trainer Archie Alexander is under investigation after one of his horses returned a high cobalt reading after winning a maiden race at Kilmore.

A survey by the Australian Trainers’ Association has found its members in Victoria want the current track policy altered to offer softer conditions.

Leading Brisbane apprentice Jackson Murphy will miss some plum rides including the Magic Millions Cup on Cadogan after hurting his hand in a race fall.

Trainers Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra will not hesitate to stop Aristia’s autumn campaign if the filly shows she has not come up after a hectic spring.

Winx has gone through another year undefeated and earned more accolades ahead of what will be her final racetrack campaign.

Trainer Darren Weir says Native Soldier is over a lameness issue that threatened to derail his campaign for the Magic Millions Guineas on the Gold Coast.

Trainer Barry Lockwood is hoping to continue his stable’s good form and get Doss into the Magic Millions Guineas with a Gold Coast win.

Connections of Australian Derby winner Jon Snow have retired the entire and are now looking ahead to his future at stud.

Leading Brisbane apprentice Jackson Murphy has been cleared of serious injury after a fall at Doomben.

Champion British jumps jockey Richard Johnson has celebrated his OBE in the New Year Honours list with a winner at Newbury.

Racing Queensland officials want a national rule governing the use of the controversial Regumate in fillies and mares.