Capitalist is the first colt ever to win the Gr1 Golden Slipper Stakes 1200m and restricted listed Magic Million 2YO Classic 1200m, having previously won the restricted listed Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic 1100m and the pre-Christmas listed Breeders’ Plate of 1000m.

Trainer Toby Edmonds hopes leading apprentice Matt McGillivray has learned a lesson from his last-start defeat on Mr Epic.

Frankie Dettori has issued an ominous message to Lady Aurelia’s rivals ahead of the Nunthorpe Stakes, saying York may even suit her better than Ascot.

Way back when Archer won the first two Melbourne Cups, that was 1861 & 1862, racing in Australia was very different. There wasn’t any clear differentiation between stayers and sprinters.

Hawkesbury Race Club has announced a boost in prize money for the Ladies Day Cup to $150,000.

Enable has enhanced her credentials as the best middle-distance horse in training with a front-running success in the Yorkshire Oaks.

Former French horse Alward will bid for back-to-back wins in Australia when he makes his Sydney debut at Rosehill.

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Arbeitsam has added the Listed Rowley Mile at Hawkesbury to his three city wins this winter.

Trainer Mick Bell sees the distance drop to 1000 metres as a positive for Jungle Edge in the Carlyon Stakes at Moonee Valley.

Talented Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained colt Runaway will make his black-type debut in the Group Two Ming Dynasty Quality at Rosehill.

Tough gelding Lordag is likely to be tried as a stayer if he races well over 1800 metres at the Gold Coast.

Coffs Harbour trainer Warren Gavenlock will road-test Menneke Belle as she makes the trip to Sydney for her first Highway Handicap at Rosehill.

Danny O’Brien has Merriest primed for her return after an impressive Cranbourne trial and a gallop at Moonee Valley, the scene of her first-up run.

Impressive colt Pariah will open his campaign for the $1 million Golden Rose as the favourite in the Group Three San Domenico Stakes at Rosehill.

Magic Millions Country Cup winner War Jet has had a stable change and returns to the Gold Coast in an open handicap.

Tony McEvoy-trained three-year-olds Azazel and Roomooz will run in 1200m-races at Moonee Valley on their way to Guineas races in the spring.

Shogun Sun has had a week on a water walker as he prepares for his next lead-up race to the Golden Rose.

Captain Clayton will be only the second 11-year-old to win a metropolitan open race in Queensland if he can score at the Gold Coast.

Trainer Pat Carey will face the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board on a conduct charge after a confrontation with fellow trainer Trent Pennuto.

Danny Beasley has called time on a stellar riding career to start a new phase in racing with trainer Dan Meagher in Singapore.

The Singapore Turf Club has issued a statement saying reports Lee Freedman has been licensed in the Asian centre are premature.

Connections are not committing Cracksman to another race despite his Great Voltigeur win impressing bookmakers who have him second favourite for the Arc.

Ulysses has staked his claim for a trip to the Breeders’ Cup with a dominant win in the Juddmonte International at York.

The winner is South Australian racing as Victorian eyes now have to put up with its racing and delayed interviews and recorded mounting yards where they – like most punters – bet and watch most.

Josh Adams has been suspended for failing to ride a horse to the line at Warwick Farm but will return in time to ride Happy Clapper in the Tramway Stakes.

Apprentice Ben Allen’s bid to secure a ride in the Group One Memsie Stakes hinges on whether he can get off his rides at Moonee Valley.

Fledgling Warwick Farm trainer Clare Cunningham has celebrated her second metropolitan winner on her home track.

After wins at Bendigo and Sandown, Eurack has chased down the more experienced Wind Force to remain unbeaten.

Trainer Chris Anderson has repaid a favour from Glenlogan Park by training his first winner for the stud at the Sunshine Coast.

Written Choice has given apprentice Brandon Stockdale his 20th metropolitan winner and a reduction in his claim.