Nick Moraitis, who owned one of Australia’s greatest-ever horses, New Zealand-bred star Might And Power, has died overnight at the age of 87.

Smart stayer London Banker (NZ) (Tavistock) was back in the winner’s circle at Eagle Farm on Saturday when proving too slick for his rivals in the Gr.3 Tattersall’s Cup (2400m).

The combination of a confidence-boosting trip to Queensland and getting to her right distance range has proven to be a winning formula for improving stayer Shameless Miss (NZ) (Shamexpress).

Kiwi acquisition Inundation (Headwater) has made the step to city company in stunning fashion with an impressive win at Caulfield to remain unbeaten this campaign. 

Three-year-old filly Tilianam (NZ) (Savabeel) provided an instant return on her recent purchase price when she made a winning debut from her new quarters in Queensland on Saturday.

A stirring victory by Juan Diva (Snitzel) in the Gr.3 WJ Healy Stakes (1200m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday provided Trelawney Stud’s Taylor family with a remarkable tenth stakes win as owners for the season.

She was one of the feelgood stories of last spring, and Warrnambool-based trainer Symon Wilde hopes to have Tralee Rose (NZ) (Tavistock) return to the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) this year.

Leading trainer Annabel Neasham says she almost didn’t recognise star Mo’unga (NZ) (Savabeel) given how much he has matured in the spelling paddock.

Co-trainer Mick Price has always felt Annavisto (NZ) (Reliable Man) had a good race in her and has set the mare to win a Group One in Brisbane first-up.

Named after a New Zealand love song, Po Kare Kare (NZ) (Savabeel) makes a highly-anticipated progression to Saturday grade at Randwick.

Lindsay Park’s best horse Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) is back in work and this spring will closely follow the blue-print of the extraordinary 1990 spring campaign of former stable star Better Loosen Up (Loosen Up).

El Vencedor has added to the family’s Queensland roll of honour and will return home for a deserved break following a commanding performance to win at Doomben.

Trainer Michael Moroney has welcomed back his multiple Group One winner Tofane to his Flemington barn for one final preparation.

Rejuvenated mare Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel) will be vying to add a Group One crown to her mantle at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Having ironed out her barrier demons, former New Zealander Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel) is set to be given another Group One opportunity in the Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m).

Simon Zahra will wait the week before deciding whether to push on the Winter Sprint Series final with Zac De Boss (NZ) (Zacinto) but he left little doubt which way he’s leaning.

Long-priced winners are rare for the Danny O’Brien stable but, even so, Grinzinger Bishop’s knockout win at $71 at Flemington on Saturday did not come as a shock for connections.

Talented former New Zealand three-year-old Texas Tea hinted at a bright future across the Tasman with a commanding victory in Saturday’s A$130,000 Sir Henry Bolte Handicap (2000m) at Flemington.

Champion Kiwi jockey James McDonald capped off an incredible Royal Ascot carnival, riding a third winner for the week on Saturday’s final day of racing.

It was worrying viewing on Ballarat Cup day last year when Kurabui (NZ) (Proisir), who had won four from five leading in, dropped out in the straight and was clearly amiss, beaten 30 lengths behind now Group One winner Lighthouse (Mizzen Mast).

The John O’Shea-trained Waihaha Falls showed he is in for a lucrative campaign when he produced a strong performance over 1200m at Randwick on Saturday to successfully resume from a five-month break.

Something about the Queensland sun brings the very best out of talented New Zealand-bred mare Charmmebaby, who picked up the second stakes win of her career in Saturday’s Listed Radiotab The Wayne Wilson (1600m) at Eagle Farm.

Moscow Red (NZ) (Road To Rock) and Horrifying (NZ) (Shocking) combined to deliver an impressive winning double for New Zealand-breds at Sandown on Saturday afternoon.

A bright future is being tipped for promising filly Po Kare Kare (NZ) (Savabeel) after her two-length win at Gosford last Thursday.

South Island Filly Of The Year Reputabelle (NZ) (Pins) will join the Flemington stable of Mike Moroney later this month. 

New Zealand raider Badgers Nuts (NZ) (Rageese) is a maiden no longer after scoring over 1350m at Doomben on Wednesday.

Leading jockey Craig Grylls has been collecting plenty of frequent-flyer points over the last few weeks, and he will return to Brisbane again on Saturday to ride two key Kiwi runners at Eagle Farm.

Dual Group Three winner Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) will be looking to bounce back to form when he lines-up in the Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Racing NSW today announced that the prizemoney for the Golden Eagle will be increased to $10 million.

The Chosen One (NZ) (Savabeel) will have his final race in the A$1.2 million Gr.2 The Q22 (2200m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday, before retiring to stand at Highview Stud in New Zealand.

The Board of RSN has announced the appointment of Bernard Saundry as its chief executive with effect from July 11.

New Zealand-bred filly Gypsy Goddess (NZ) (Tarzino) left her rivals with few excuses after landing the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) for trainer David Vandyke and jockey William Pike at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Connections of impressive gelding Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) hope a return to a dry surface will see the four-year-old gelding back to his best in Saturday’s Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm.

The active interest taken in the New Zealand tried horse market in the past year has paid dividends for thoroughbred syndication group Australian Bloodstock as they enjoyed success in Sydney and Brisbane over the weekend.

Champion trainer Chris Waller is usually preparing a quality two-year-old in Brisbane at this time of year, but he has unveiled an exciting New Zealand-bred colt at Rosehill Gardens in the Bowermans Handicap (1300m) on Saturday. 

With a fourth straight Sydney metropolitan century and seemingly a sixth Sydney jockeys’ premiership in the bag, Kiwi jockey James McDonald could be forgiven for taking his foot off the throttle.

Last start Gr.3 Easter Handicap (1600m) winner Carolina Reaper will do her future racing in the Middle East.

Gypsy Goddess (NZ) (Tarzino) has continued her bad run of luck with barriers after drawing the outside gate in the 18-horse field for Saturday’s Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) at Eagle Farm.

Promising three-year-old Wrote To Arataki (NZ) (Wrote) left an impression with her comfortable victory over 1200m at Sandown on Wednesday.

Group One-winning sprinter Roch ‘N’ Horse (NZ) (Per Incanto) could be instore for a busy spring.

Champion jockey James McDonald has brought up his 100th Sydney metropolitan win of the season and fittingly, he has done it aboard a horse trained by long-time supporter Chris Waller.