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Jim Mason has booked Craig Williams for his stable star Street Chase in next weekend's MM’s Guineas. Mason said Craig is a family friend and he had no hesitation in accepting the ride.

Will Blake Shinn make use of the inside barrier or hold up with Slipper winner Lady of Camelot in tomorrow's $3M Sunlight Classic at GCTC ? We hear from co-trainer Adrian Bott.

Billy Healey doesn’t want to secure a run in the $3M Sunlight Classic with promising galloper Cosmic Fire. Healey says the consolation appears an ideal race for his horse to feature. 

Can QLD speedster Mishani Lily bounce back into the winners circle this weekend at the Gold Coast? Donna Stanbridge says her first-up run was a total forgive.

Unbeaten colt Private Harry should secure a good run in transit on the weekend according to trainer Nathan Doyle. Doyle says he has travelled up well from Newcastle to the Gold Coast.

Victorian youngster Field Of Play landed some good bets when winning by a margin last weekend at Moonee Valley. Trent Busuttin provided an assessment & outlined future plans. 

Yellow Brick is right on target for MM’s day at the Gold Coast on Saturday week. Maddy Sears says Jason Collett will again take the ride in the 1300M feature.

Does Victorian filly Vestas have the X factor ? Clint McDonald says he couldn’t be happier heading into Saturday's $3M Sunlight Classic at the Gold Coast. 

Raikkonen lost all chance at the start when well supported in last weekend's Vo Rogue feature at Eagle Farm. Scott Darby says it’s not the first time he has knuckled over when the gates opened.

The half sister to Uncommon James was quite dynamic on debut at Ipswich last week. Matt Hoysted says Pickabae will likely have one more run before a break. 

Barry Lockwood is hopeful Give Me Space will be a major player during the Brisbane Winter of 2025. Lockwood says the QLD Guineas looks a nice target at this stage.

Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

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Geelong Cup winner Onesmoothoperator is off to the UAE. Trainer Brian Ellison says he was satisfied with his first up run overnight at Wolverhampton.

We get all of the latest @HKJC_Racing news with our Hong Kong correspondent Leo Schlink.

Rex Lipp says stable star Cifrado epitomises the word “Tough”. Lipp says he can no reason why the former rig won’t feature again tomorrow at Eagle Farm.

The Australian Cup at Flemington on March 29 is on the radar for Melbourne Cup winner Knight's Choice. John Symons says he may only have two runs during the Autumn period.

Unbeaten mare Clear Thinking is not far off returning to the races. Trainer Paul Messara says she is an exciting prospect and he will chasing some black type with her in 2025. 

I Wish I Win will return during the Autumn, however won't be targeting sprint races. Peter Moody spoke with Steve re his plans.

Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

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Gold Coast trainer Paul Shailer is not letting the grass grow under his feet. Shailer says he plans to expand his stable in the seasons to come.  

We get all of the latest HKJC_Racing news with our Hong Kong correspondent Leo Schlink.

Stradbroke winning rider Michael Cahill will retire early in the New Year. Cahill says he won’t be lost to the racing industry.