January

Track manager Jason Kerr says Caulfield is in great condition heading into the Manfred Stakes meeting, but rain and possible storms are predicted on race day.

After a luckless Australian debut, European import Just Benjamin returns to Caulfield for the second time with a rise in distance to suit.

Five races have been added to upcoming race programs across Victoria following a meeting at The Valley being called off because of excessive heat.

Star three-year-old Yes Yes Yes is among a group of Chris Waller-trained horses to gallop between races at the Expressway meeting at Randwick.

After racing in blinkers during his first two preparations, the well-related Groundswell will be without the headgear in his return at Caulfield.

Lightly raced pair Standout and Vegadaze will test the autumn carnival waters when they take on proven performers Alizee and Kolding at Randwick.

Trainer John McArdle has the Group One Oakleigh Plate in his sights for Humma Humma, who begind her campaign in the W J Adams Stakes at Caulfield.

A perfect barrier draw has prompted trainer Robert Heathcote to change tack with promising stayer Our Mantra at Eagle Farm.

Godolphin will have a hand in each of the two-year-old races at Randwick with In Flanders in the Widden Stakes and Gravina in the Canonbury.

Co-trainer David Eustace says Inglis Banner winner Ideas Man has strengthened since the spring as the colt prepares to return in the Chairman's Stakes.

Trainer Matt Dunn believes former Melbourne horse Sovereign Nation is ready to win his first race in Queensland at Eagle Farm.

Trainer Jason Coyle will give River Bird the chance to prove her worthiness for a stakes assignment when she takes on a handy field at Randwick.

Consistent gelding Glen Ord boasts unconventional bloodlines but is ready to take on open company for the first time at Eagle Farm.

Ryan Maloney and Baylee Nothdurft have hit the lead in the Brisbane premiership but both have been suspended at Doomben.

Japanese horse Danon Premium has been introduced to the Queen Elizabeth Stakes market as favourite.

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe-winning jockey Pierre-Charles Boudot has strongly denied allegations of rape made against him.

Jockey Anthony Allen has been taken to hospital for observation and tests after being dislodged from Basanite in a race at Doomben.

Racing Queensland hopes to attract some of Australasia's best three and four-year-old harness racing talent with the introduction of a new race.

With temperatures tipped to exceed 40 degrees in Melbourne, officials have abandoned a race meeting scheduled for The Valley.

Emerald Kingdom has lived up to his rating as one of Queensland's most promising horses with his fourth successive win.

Trainer Stuart Kendrick's patient approach with promising three-year-old Star Of Michelin looks set to pay off at Eagle Farm.

Lightly raced gelding Royal Celebration will take the first step to reigniting his career when he returns from a lengthy lay-off at Randwick.

Exciting colt Dalasan will be out to maintain an unblemished first-up record when he begins his latest campaign in the Group Three Manfred Stakes at Caulfield.

Intent on following an established pattern of success, connections of White Moss have given the mare a lengthy break and focused her energy on the autumn.

Nonconformist broke his maiden in style at Pakenham in his third career start and will be out to take another step up when he runs at Caulfield over 1600m.

Trainer Barry Lockwood is confident Cruze can successfully drop back to 1200m at Eagle Farm and is hoping there is early pace in his race.

Trainer Shaun Dwyer is confident of a forward first-up run from Miss Leonidas despite the mare carrying equal top weight in the W J Adams Stakes at Caulfield.

Benfica Princess heads to Eagle Farm after some luck in travelling helped her win her last start at Warwick.

After making a winning start to his Australian career at Flemington, lightly raced import Aktau is set for his second Melbourne appearance at Caulfield.

Magic Millions winner Away Game will be out to secure her place in the Golden Slipper when she heads a small but talented Widden Stakes field.