Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman is hoping to time his run perfectly ahead of several stars of the stable stepping out in feature races over the Sydney autumn carnival.

New Zealand’s darling of the turf, Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands), has crossed the Tasman and has settled in well to her Randwick base ahead of her Sydney swansong at Rosehill on Saturday.

Fresh off winning her first Group One as a trainer with Mo’unga (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Gr.1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) on Saturday, Annabel Neasham is now setting her sights towards more elite level targets with the Kiwi-bred colt.

Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman will renew their association with jockey Hugh Bowman in the Gr.2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

Group Three winner Force Of Will (NZ) (Power) has arrived in Sydney ahead of her tilt at the Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

Jockey James McDonald could not have been more impressed with Verry Elleegant’s (NZ)(Zed) effort to land her eighth Group One victory in Saturday’s Ranvet Stakes (2000m).

One trainer not upset at the Sydney Autumn Carnival being delayed a week is Mike Moroney who says it may allow Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) to resume in a stakes race for her own sex at Randwick.

Japanese apprentice jockey Masa Hashizume continued his sparkling form of late when he guided Our Modena (NZ) (Tavistock) to a thrilling victory at Tauranga on Saturday.

Five-year-old mare The Stylist (NZ) (Swiss Ace) is providing Stawell trainer Deanne Taylor with plenty of thrills and landed her fourth career victory when leading throughout to narrowly prevail in the Bendigo Gold Bracelet (1400m), with Bendigo the premier venue in Victoria on Saturday.

Former New Zealand-trained mare Polly Grey (NZ) (Azamour) claimed the most important victory of her career when successful in the Gr.3 Epona Stakes (1900m) at Rosehill on Golden Slipper day.

Tommy Berry has steered Savabeel colt Mo’unga (NZ) to victory in the Gr.1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) to give tyro trainer Annabel Neasham her first Group One winner.

Star New Zealand-bred mare Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed) drew first blood against imported galloper Addeybb, with the top-class duo renewing their rivalry of 12 months ago in a stirring finish to the Gr.1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill.

John O’Shea is hoping it will be a case of like father, like son when Lion’s Roar (NZ) (Contributer) chases a Group One, 2000 metre target on Golden Slipper day. 

Triple Group One winner Probabeel (NZ) (Savabeel) has settled into her new environment in Sydney following her unplaced run in the A$5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) where her chances were dashed by an unsuitable wet track.

Champion jockey James McDonald is hoping his induction to the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame alongside his great mate and supporter Sir Peter Vela in May is cause for a double celebration.

Andrew Forsman is confident Rosehill’s rain affected track conditions should help Quick Thinker’s (So You Think) chances in Saturday’s Gr.3 N E Manion Cup (2400m).

Last start Gr.1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) victor Lion’s Roar (NZ) (Contributer) will be out to add another Guineas to his name at Rosehill this weekend.

Group One-winning mare Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) is nearing a raceday return after a bout with illness.

A tilt at one of the world’s most prestigious races, the Gr.1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2400m) remains a possibility for New Zealand-bred mare Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed).

The recent deluge of rain in Sydney has led Warwick Farm trainer Annabel Neasham to take a unique approach with Gr.1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) favourite Mo’unga (NZ) (Savabeel) this week.

Mick Price and training Mick Kent Junior have another potential Group One horse waiting patiently at home.

Racing NSW and the Australian Turf Club have determined that all race meetings forming part of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival will be run seven days later than originally scheduled.

After six runs following a near 12-month break from racing, Defibrillate is ready to take the step up to the 2400m of the Mornington Cup.

Kylie Scott has never been one to whinge, even when she’s got every right to.

Exciting three-year-old Mo’unga (NZ) (Savabeel) will be looking to end his autumn preparation on a high when he contests the Gr.1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

Promising sprinter Alfa Oro (NZ) (Bachelor Duke) will get the chance to prove himself at Group One level this autumn with trainer Matt Laurie eyeing a trip to Adelaide.

Cambridge trainer Murray Baker is looking to land a pair of Sydney three-year-old features for a remarkable sixth time with his exciting colt Frontman (NZ) (Makfi).

Regally bred filly Toffee Tongue (NZ) (Tavistock) added another Group win to her tally on Saturday when taking out the Gr.3 Sky High Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill.

Former Kiwi The Irishman (NZ) (Tavistock) will have his first stakes tilt in Australia at Rosehill on Saturday when he contests the Gr.2 Phar Lap Stakes (1500m).

Leviathan owner Bob Peters said star mare Arcadia Queen (Pierro) will be given every chance to line-up in Saturday’s A$5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) after she failed a second vets inspection on Friday.

Trainer Danny O’Brien is expecting the 2040m of the Gr.2 Alister Clark Stakes at The Valley on Saturday to suit Gr.1 Australian Derby (24000m) candidate Young Werther (NZ) (Tavistock).

Exciting New Zealand three-year-old Aegon (NZ) (Sacred Falls) put in an uncustomary subpar performance in the Gr.1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) on Saturday when running sixth, and now trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman are reassessing the colt’s autumn plans.

Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker sent out the quinella in the Gr.3 Sharp Extensive IT Aspiration Quality (1600m), with six-year-old mare Missybeel (NZ) (Savabeel), a $61 chance, narrowly prevailing from more fancied stablemate ($5) She’s Ideel (Dundeel).

John O’Shea has celebrated his first elite level victory since departing Godolphin in 2017 courtesy of Lion’s Roar (NZ) (Contributer) in the Gr.1 Randwick Guineas (1600m), who defeated fellow Kiwi bred Mo’unga (NZ) (Savabeel).

Evergreen galloper Humidor will be vying to win his second Gr.1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday.

Talented three-year-old The Irishman (NZ) (Tavistock) made a winning start for new trainer Mark Newnham when successful over 1400m at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.

Victorian trainer Brett Scott is set for scans and surgery on Thursday after being kicked by a horse.

Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman will have a rare afternoon off on Saturday, but his eyes will be firmly fixed on high-class three-year-old Aegon (NZ) (Sacred Falls), who will start a warm favourite in the Gr.1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) in Sydney.

The Symon Wilde-trained Tralee Rose (NZ) (Tavistock) has drawn well for Monday’s Gr.2 Adelaide Cup (3200m).

Dual Group Three winner Crosshaven has been sold to Hong Kong interests after his connections accepted an offer that was too good to refuse. 

In-form galloper Defibrillate (NZ) (Shocking) is giving his New Zealand owners a great thrill, having strung together four consecutive wins in Melbourne, and he will be vying to extend it to five at Flemington on Saturday.

Star mare Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands) showed she was on track for the Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m) with a solid hit-out at the Rotorua trials on Tuesday.

Warwick Farm trainer Annabel Neesham is looking forward to lining up New Zealand-bred colt Mo’unga (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Gr.1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) on Saturday.

James McDonald is relishing being back aboard New Zealand-bred star Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed).

Talented three-year-old Impecunious (NZ) (Sacred Falls) is likely to be given an extra week to get over her exertions when a luckless fourth in the Gr.2 Angus Armanasco Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on February 20, with trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young likely to look to Sydney with their Kiwi import.