The Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall-trained Tiptronic (NZ) (O’Reilly) has gone for a spell in sunny Queensland after trailing the field home in the Gr.3 Lord Mayor’s Cup at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

An impressive win by No Compromise (NZ) (Pins) at Randwick on Saturday added extra lustre to a momentous day for the Thurlow family.

The budding star Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) is out of the race for next month’s Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) after a shock loss at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

It was a case of pure elation for Dr Chris Phillips at Eagle Farm on Saturday as the respected equine veterinarian watched on as three-year-old Kukeracha, a horse he bred, triumphed in the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m).

Albury trainer Mitch Beer was unable to be on hand at Randwick on Saturday to see his Kiwi import Swagger (NZ) (Postponed) land the TAB Highway (1400m), but he had more than able deputies to fill the void.

Riot And Rose (NZ) (Pins) has extended his undefeated sequence to three with a comfortable victory at Caulfield. 

The Chris Waller-trained Kukeracha (NZ) (Night Of Thunder) prevailed in a driving finish to the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) to down stablemate Senor Toba with triple Derby hero Explosive Jack finishing a game third. 

Racing Victoria (RV) has today released the Race Dates for the 2021-22 racing season with a revamped end to the Spring Racing Carnival headlining the list of enhancements.

Promising three-year-old Ayrton hasn’t taken any ill-effect from his long road trip from Melbourne to Queensland last week according to co-trainer Mick Price.

A Group Three placing has helped extend the racing career of Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park).

Jockey John Allen was not going to let the latest COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne disrupt his hopes of winning a fourth Derby on Explosive Jack (NZ) (Jakkalberry).

Australian jumps features are once again beckoning Tallyho Twinkletoe (NZ) (St Reims).

The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr-trained Kurabui (NZ) (Proisir) has maintained her unbeaten record with a comfortable victory at Sandown.

Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr will saddle up Hezashocka (NZ) (Shocking) for the first time in the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Eminent racing and breeding journalist, bloodstock agent, historian and renowned pedigree authority, Brian Russell, passed away peacefully in his family home at North Richmond on Saturday, 22nd May 2021, aged 90.

Trainer Symon Wilde toyed with the idea of running Gold Medals (NZ) (Elvstroem) in the Australian Steeplechase (3900m) after his heroic win in Warrnambool’s Grand Annual Steeplechase. 

Mitch Beer boasts a number of tried purchases from New Zealand, including the ever-improving Swagger (NZ) (Postponed) who will line up in the TAB Highway (1400m) this Saturday.

Explosive Jack (NZ) (Jakkalberry), the prince of Australian racing, will be looking to etch his name in the record books when he lines-up in the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Michael Kent Jr has labelled Mangani (NZ) (Tarzino) as one to watch in the spring

Multiple Group One winner Verry Elleegant will remain in Australia, for now.

Jockey Clayton Douglas continued his winning run as Henry Dwyer was delighted to prepare Riding High (NZ) (Raise The Flag) to win the A$125,000 Australian Steeplechase (3900m) at Sandown on Sunday.

Talented four-year-old Kirwan’s Lane (NZ) (Charm Spirit) notched the sixth win of his career when successful over 1500m at Rosehill on Saturday.

Top jockey Craig Williams is keen to stick with Only Words (NZ) (Sweynesse) in the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m), believing the filly is on an upward trajectory after taking out the Gr.2 The Roses (2000m) at Doomben. 

Mark Kavanagh is hoping to get Horrifying (NZ) (Shocking) to Brisbane for the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) and follow a proven path taken by former Derby winner Magicool.

Romancer (NZ) (Redwood) has delivered a knock-out blow to punters with his victory in the Listed Straight Six (1200m) at Flemington. 

Adelaide trainer Stuart Gower forgot one important piece of information as he legged replacement jockey Brett Prebble aboard Mongolian Marshal (NZ) (High Chaparral) at Flemington.

Former New Zealand mare Polly Grey (NZ) (Azamour) has continued her love affair with Sydney racing, handling a steep weight rise to capture the Listed Lord Mayors Cup (2000m) at Rosehill. 

Kiwi-bred gelding Stockman (NZ) (Tavistock) will be out for redemption when he lines-up in the Listed Lord Mayors Cup (2000m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

Leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller will line-up a pair of Kiwis in the Gr.1 Doomben Cup (2000m) on Saturday and he is positive about both of their chances ahead of the Brisbane feature.

A start in this year’s Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) goes on the line for Cambridge galloper Daqiansweet Junior when he races at Rosehill on Saturday.

The last time Tofane was ridden by top Kiwi hoop Opie Bosson they won a Group One, and trainer Michael Moroney is hoping the pair can replicate their winning form at Doomben on Saturday.

Ocean Park three-year-old Fortified (NZ) raced into Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) contention with an effortless win at Ipswich on Wednesday over 2210m.

Promising three-year-old Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) will be floated to Queensland from Melbourne to take his place in the Gr.3 Fred Best Classic (1400m) at Doomben.

Sydney trainer John Sargent is full of confidence with Brandenburg (NZ) (Burgundy) ahead of the Gr.1 Doomben Cup (2000m) on Saturday.

Tuesday morning began a series of lasts for 14-time Group One winner Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands).

Trainer Mike Moroney is preparing Gr.1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) winner Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) for what could be her swansong on May 22 in the A$175,000 Gr.3 BRC Sprint (1350m).

Trainer Denis Pagan can’t help but get a bit excited as he talks through his spring aspirations for last year’s Gr.1 VRC Derby (2400m) winner Johnny Get Angry (NZ) (Tavistock).

Michael Walker faces a third round of surgery on his badly broken right leg on Tuesday as the ex-pat Kiwi comes to terms with a projected prolonged absence from the saddle.

A gritty performance by Lord Vladivostok (NZ) (Tavistock) to land the Gr.3 RA Lee Stakes (1600m) at Morphettville on Saturday has given part-owner Tommy Heptinstall plenty to think about over the coming months.

Lord Vladivostok (NZ) (Tavistock) posted his biggest win to date on Saturday when successful in the Gr.3 R A Lee Stakes (1600m) at Morphettville.

The first part of a patient and painstaking plan to advertise Lost And Running (NZ) (Per Incanto) as an Everest contender has come to fruition with the emerging star posting his most important win to date in the Listed Luskin Star Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill.

Kiwi-bred mare Kurabui (NZ) (Proisir) kept her undefeated record intact at Pakenham on Wednesday when winning over 1400m under the guidance of leading Melbourne jockey Jamie Kah.

Shaun McKay’s name will pop-up in form guides in Victoria over the next three months, with the Kiwi rider giving Melbourne racing a three-month ‘crack’.

It has been eight months since Dragon Leap (Pierro) has been sighted on raceday, but that is about to change.

Promising three-year-old Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) is one of the talk horses of Australian racing, with an unblemished three from three record.

Lost And Running (NZ) (Per Incanto) will get his first opportunity at stakes level on Saturday when he contests the Listed Luskin Star Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill.

Fresh from saddling the first two runners home in the Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) last Saturday, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace are set to display the depth of their staying three-year-olds with promising galloper Through Irish Eyes (NZ) (Tavistock) ready to take on older horses in the Listed Andrew Ramsden (2800m) at Flemington.

The Gr.1 Doomben Cup (2000m) on May 22 remains set as the final start in the storied career of Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands) following her midfield finish at the Gold Coast on Saturday.

Leading trainer Chris Waller showed the depth of his team of fillies when saddling the first three across the line in the Listed Gold Coast Bracelet (1800m) on Saturday, with all three carrying the (NZ) suffix.

New Zealand-bred gelding Brandenburg (NZ) (Burgundy) has broken a 15-month drought from the winner’s stall to take out the A$500,000 The Coast (1600m) at Gosford.

Former New Zealand-trained mare Polly Grey (NZ) (Azamour) has given Chris Waller successive wins in the Listed Gosford Cup (2100m), aided by a smart ride from in-form jockey Tommy Berry.

Quality staying three-year-old Explosive Jack (NZ) (Jakkalberry) landed his third Derby in a matter of months, when proving a class above his rivals when taking out the Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville.

Lightly-tried Kiwi import Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) took another step towards an audacious tilt at the Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) when winning a 1200m handicap at Caulfield on Saturday to extend his undefeated record of three wins from three starts.