Emerging stayer Samuel Langhorne (NZ) (Shocking) will try and secure a start in the Melbourne Cup in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes after his impressive win in the William Newton VC (2500m) on Thursday at Flemington.

Emma-lee Browne ventured to Flemington on Thursday without any expectations regarding how Pondalowie (Deep Field) would perform and left with a win which was celebrated by a raucous group of owners.

Trainer Mike Moroney is ‘making good progress in hospital’, his stable has confirmed.

Kris Lees will be represented in A$775,000 The Archer for the third year in succession and he is hoping to use that experience to advantage.

Jockey Lachlan Neindorf celebrated a Group One milestone as he guided Zoustar mare Climbing High (NZ) to the pair’s first Group One victory in the Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville.

The 2024 Group 1 New Zealand Oaks trifecta will make their Australian debuts together at Morphettville on Saturday, in the 2000-metre G1 Australasian Oaks.

Linebacker (NZ) (Super Seth) will forever be a significant horse in the story of his sire’s stud career, but the chance presents on Saturday for the chestnut colt to enhance his chapter.