A key player in Australia’s biggest racing scandal has to give evidence at the appeals for four trainers disqualified over the ‘Aquanita eight’ top-ups affair.

Impressive Randwick debut winner Dubious is Brisbane-bound for a race at Eagle Farm ahead of the Magic Millions meeting at the Gold Coast.

About 150 people are working hard to get the Eagle Farm facilities ready for a much-anticipated return to racing at the track.

A good barrier draw has helped smart galloper Victorem win the Listed Lough Neagh Stakes at Doomben.

A predicted storm failed to arrive at Flemington which enabled Smart Coupe to take her place and score in the Wingate Avenue Community Centre Trophy.

Sky Boy has taken the next step to fulfilling his destiny with his win in the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick earning him a berth in the Doncaster Mile.

Brilliant colt Zoustyle has answered his critics with an easy win in the Listed Gold Edition Plate at Doomben.

Fell Swoop has made a welcome return to the winner’s circle, taking out the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick.

Declares War has recorded a winning hat-trick for the Darren Weir stable while there’s improvement to come from an underdone Whispering Brook

Top Queensland mare Houtzen has broken the Doomben 1050m record in winning the Listed Bribie Handicap.

The Chris Waller-trained Accession has shown the benefit of his second on debut to win the $500,000 Inglis Nursery at Randwick and prompt Golden Slipper dreams.

Better Reflection has overcome difficulties to continue sire Better Than Ready’s great start to his stud career by winning the Calaway Gal Stakes at Doomben.

Our Century will be aimed at the Group One Sydney Cup after showing his staying prowess in the Listed Christmas Cup at Randwick.

Trainer Kelly Schweida believes The Odyssey can improve further after locking in a place in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic at Doomben.

Moor Wanted has provided Warrnambool trainer Peter Chow with his first Flemington win, taking out the Pin & Win Fundraiser Trophy.

Magnufighter has confirmed trainer Gary Duncan’s belief he is a genuine stayer with his win in the Singapore Turf Club Trophy.

Two-year-old Yes Yes Yes has broken through for his maiden victory, taking out the SecondBite Plate at Flemington.

The training partnership of Sheila Laxon and John Symon have again shown their prowess with veteran horses when outsider I Feel Good won at Doomben.

Randwick is in pristine condition for ahead of today’s Villiers meeting and our man Richie has done the hard yards. The big fella is unusually low in confidence believing its a tough day. Tread carefully and enjoy the day. Punt smart.

Champion Winx is back in Chris Waller’s Rosehill stable with connections close to confirming she will race on in the new year.

A rise in distance should suit the Pat Carey-trained Captain Rhett when he steps out in the Make-A-Wish Australia Trophy at Flemington.

Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie will face a fourth charge next month with stewards advising he has another alleged positive swab for one of his horses.

Weather isn’t pretty tonight for Canterbury’s meeting but a bit of water won’t stop Richie from getting amongst it and finding a few winners. Check out his full set & best bets. Good punting.

Former champion jockey Lester Piggott is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery to have a pacemaker fitted.

Quality sprinter Havasay will be suited by a fast early pace as he tries to win the Listed Bribie Handicap at Doomben.

There will be a State of Origin flavour to the Villiers Stakes when trainer Steve O’Dea attempts to take the trophy back to Qld for the second consecutive year.

Trainer Robert Heathcote will have only one runner at Doomben but believes wet weather gives him a real chance.

As part-owners of favourite Strasbourg and debutant Enforcement, Newgate Farm has a strong grip on the Inglis Nursery at Randwick

A return to winning form at his last start at Ballarat has trainer Levi Kavanagh confident Kentucky Breeze can run a good race over 1700m at Flemington.

Smart filly Granny Red Shoes has trialled well as she attempts to shake off the Caulfield curse at Doomben.