Pat Webster is excited by the way Happy Clapper is going leading into the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes but is disappointed with the gelding’s wide barrier draw.

Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker will be hoping his good fortune at the Doomben racetrack can continue with Show A Star.

Co-trainer Wayne Hawkes will learn more about the unbeaten galloper Brutal when he steps out over 1400m in the Antler Luggage Plate at Flemington.

Racing Queensland and trainers will discuss the reintroduction of a special barrier trial day for two-year-olds.

A field of 12 has been declared for the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington with last year’s winner Humidor drawing barrier one.

Toowoomba apprentice Rebecca Goldsbury has had a two month-suspension quashed on appeal and a not guilty verdict substituted.

Winx will have seven opponents in her bid for a third George Main Stakes win at Randwick which would take her record to 20 Group One victories.

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Group One winners In Her Time and El Dorado Dreaming have been transferred to a fellow Newcastle trainer with Ben Smith suspended.

Blair House, Folkswood and Jungle Cat, the first international raiders to arrive for the Melbourne spring carnival, have settled in well.

Queensland racing heads to the Sunshine Coast today and it looks a good competitive seven race card. Check out Just Racing’s full set of tips and the good thing on the day. Good punting.

He carries the tag being out of champion Black Caviar which gives unwarranted attention but this afternoon at Bendigo Prince Caviar will be looking to cast aside his maiden. Check out the latest mail for Bendigo.

Trainer Aidan O’Brien has paid tribute to grand stayer Order Of St George who has been retired to stand at stud.

Matthew McGrath has been elected chairman of the Australian Turf Club after a special meeting caused by the retirement of Laurie Macri from the position.

Potential Cox Plate runners have been whittled down to 63 following first declarations for the $5 million race at Moonee Valley.

James McDonald will ride triple Group One winner Le Romain when he lines up in the George Main Stakes against Winx at Randwick.

Perth stayer Pounamu is set to make his first appearance in Melbourne when he runs in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.

Prince Of Caviar will attempt to break his maiden status at Bendigo when he steps out wearing blinkers for the first time.

Leading Brisbane rider Jim Byrne will be reunited with the Tony Gollan-trained Outback Barbie in the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick.

Caulfield and Melbourne Cup weights have been released with the Darren Weir-trained three-time Group One winner Humidor heading the the lists for both races.

Emerging Newcastle trainer Ben Smith has been suspended for refusing to give evidence and subsequently giving false evidence to Racing NSW stewards.

The TAB Everest runner In Her Time needs a new trainer as Ben Smith has had his license suspended by stewards following a raid on his stable this morning

Explosive sprinter Nature Strip will run for the Australian Turf Club in the $13 million Everest.

The Darren Weir-trained Humidor has been given top weight of 58kg in both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.

Reigning Epsom Handicap titleholder Happy Clapper has been given top weight of 59.5kg in this year’s race at Randwick.

Trainer Kris Lees says he is leaning to the Cap D’Antibes Stakes over the Danehill Stakes for unbeaten filly Smart Melody at Flemington.

David Hayes is hoping Boom Time can return to racing in the autumn after the trainer ruled the horse out of the spring because of a tendon problem.

Melbourne Cup contender Ace High could run against Winx in the George Main Stakes with his other option the Kingston Town Stakes at Randwick.

Defending titleholder, multiple Group One winner Humidor, is among a quality list of 17 nominations for the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.

Zousain has had a setback ahead of the Golden Rose with the Chris Waller-trained colt being treated for an elevated temperature.