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Sara Ryan has come under notice from many, given she is rejuvenating the older horses and producing winners with younger ones. Ryan says a couple of narrow seconds in big prizemoney races over recent months was frustrating.

Who has been the biggest influence in the career of great strike rate trainer Angela Davies? Davies says she was pretty much self taught, however one person does deserve a special mention.

QLD trainers Steve O'Dea and Tony Gollan will be in NZ inspecting yearlings at the Karaka sales complex. NZB's Andrew Seabrook says this weekend will be extraordinary with the feature race prior to the sales on Sunday Morning.

Roger James and Robert Wellwood continue to produce quality fillies, the latest being Sudbina. James says the Desert Gold Stks winner last weekend is a chance of heading to Sydney.

Talented Victorian 3YO Archo Nacho has arrived in Hong Kong and will be trained by Jamie Richards. Richards says they have had their eye on the horse for some time.

Can a Toowoomba colt defeat some of NZ's best youngsters in a $1M feature this weekend at Ellerslie. Co-trainer Maddy Sears says so far so good given he arrived in good order.

Sydney trainer Matthew Smith has every reason to be excited heading into the Autumn carnival. Smith says he has a proven G1 sprinter and a handy staying filly that was G1 placed in the VRC Oaks.

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Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Nick Berney, Ben Scadden and Colin McNiff.

Legendary NZ broadcaster Tony Lee will call his final Wellington Cup tomorrow at Trentham. Lee says he feels blessed to have called so many stars for almost four decades.

Perth star Amelia's Jewel will be a headline act when she appears at the QLD Winter Carnival. Peter Walsh says she will likely change stables after her winter spell.

Liam Birchley took a youngster to Flemington on VRC Oaks day, however she was a late scratching. That same youngster runs in Brisbane this weekend.

SA 2YO Kuroyanagi may be Blue Diamond bound if she justifies short odds at Gawler on Saturday. Co-trainer Niki O'Shea says the filly is showing good ability, however the stable want to see her do it under race conditions.

Comeback rider Steph Thornton and husband Ben Thompson are thanking their lucky stars that their son Harry survived open heart surgery shortly after being born. Thornton says she made the news public because she wanted to thank the QLD Children's Hospital staff.

Former champion NSW country rider Harry Troy has been calling races in Macau for over two decades. Troy is obviously devastated by the upcoming closure but not surprised.

Two runners on MM's day for two $1M race wins. Trainer Matthew Dunn says Boom Torque could potentially be a Stradbroke player if he continues to thrive.

Former school teacher Danielle Seib has made a real impact since taking out her NSW trainers licence in 2017. Seib says her dad Lewis was the biggest influence in her career before he passed away from cancer.

Craig Newitt will be chasing his third Oakleigh Plate when Sghirripa lines up in the G1 feature. Shane Oxlade says Newitt was called on when Kayla Crowther decided to stay home in SA prior to his Boxing Day win.

QLD's best sprinter Rothfire will reappear again during the QLD winter. Rob Heathcote says the MM's Guineas winner Abounding is another who will rest before the carnival.

Gold Coast trainer Marcus Wilson is thinking he has 2YO that may measure up to G1 level during the QLD winter. Wilson says the son of Harry Angel was outstanding on debut last weekend at the Gold Coast.

NZ star Legarto will likely bypass Sydney this Autumn in preference to Melbourne. Ken Kelso says she will likely have two more NZ runs before another trip to Melbourne.

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