Trainer John Sargent is expecting So Dazzling (NZ) (So You Think) to turn around her form when she returns to Brisbane for the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m).

One-time Victoria Derby favourite and talented stayer Gunstock (NZ) (Tavistock) has been retired after reaggravating an old injury when he finished fourth at Sandown on Saturday.

Talented Kiwi apprentice Wiremu Pinn is off the mark in Australia, partnering Mystery Moment (Animal Kingdom) to victory for John Leek Jnr at Mornington on Wednesday in the Highview Speedboat Bill Handicap (2000m).

Four-year-old gelding Antino continued his winning ways for trainer Tony Gollan when scoring a comfortable victory in the The Star Class 6 Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Rising star Kovalica lived up to his red-hot favouritism with a dominant display in Saturday’s Gr. 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) at Eagle Farm, continuing an astonishing season of Australian Group One success for New Zealand-breds.

With three Stakes placings on her CV, Lloyd Kennewell is hoping Esta La Roca can go out on a high in Saturday’s Listed Bel Esprit Stakes (1000m) at Sandown.

Two years after taking out the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) at Eagle Farm, the Kiwi-bred Kukeracha returned to the same Eagle Farm meeting on Saturday and landed another big prize over the same course and distance.

Trainer Chris Waller has a stranglehold on Saturday’s Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) with a two-pronged attack, headed by $1.70 favourite Kovalica (NZ) (Ocean Park) and impressive last-start winner Special Swey (NZ) (Sweynesse) ($9.50).

With three Stakes placings on her CV, Lloyd Kennewell is hoping Esta La Roca can go out on a high in Saturday’s Listed Bel Esprit Stakes (1000m) at Sandown.

Ryan Elliot concedes he’s a mix of excitement and nerves ahead of his first foray into Australian racing this weekend but he says he’s determined to justify the faith placed in him.

Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott were delighted with the efforts of their quality galloper Dragon Leap (Pierro) to finish runner-up in Saturday’s Gr.3 BRC Sprint (1350m) where the gelding was narrowly beaten by Surf Dancer (Lope De Vega).

Henry Dwyer assesses the best run of his fencer Riding High’s (NZ) (Raise The Flag) career was two years ago when he won the Australian Steeplechase by seven lengths.

A ‘Goldilocks’ track has helped Daytona Bay (American Pharoah) find his way back to the winner’s circle when he nosed out the previously unbeaten Altivo (Wootton Bassett) in a photo finish at Flemington on Saturday in the In Memory of Dean Holland (1800m).

An inch-perfect ride from Ben Melham has aided Thought Provoking (NZ) (So You Think) to land the Listed Thomas Farms Centaurea Stakes (2028m) at Morphettville on Saturday for trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent jnr.

I’m Thunderstruck (NZ) (Shocking) has fittingly been laid to rest at the property of co-trainer Michael Kent Jnr.

Andrew Forsman buoyed by Aegon’s (NZ) (Sacred Falls) effort to finish fifth in the Gr.1 Champions’ Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on April 30 will target the Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m) in the spring.

Guy Lowry had high hopes for both of his runners in their Australian debuts at Rosehill only to be left with a double dose of frustration.

All-Star Mile (1600m) and dual Gr.1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) winner Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) is back in work for what shapes as his longest racing campaign yet.

Cambridge trained filly Cheval D’Or tuned up for a tilt at the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) at Eagle Farm with an exhibition gallop between races at Te Rapa on Saturday on a heavy track.

Smart two-year-old Le Zebra (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) will be considered for a tilt at the Gr.1 JJ Atkins (1600m) at Eagle Farm on June 10 after another strong on-speed metropolitan victory when scoring over 1400m at Flemington on Saturday.

Chris Waller says fitness won’t be an issue for Kovalica (NZ) (Ocean Park) when he takes on Zaaki (Leroidesanimaux)and co in the Doomben Cup, but he does have reservations about the three-year-old’s outside draw.

Liam Howley liked his Gr.1 ATC Derby (2400m) runner-up Virtuous Circle (NZ) (Almanzor) so much as a yearling that he doubled down the next season and bought his brother.

Trainer Lindsey Smith would like to see the heavens open ahead of the Flemington meeting where he has Bold Bourbon (NZ) (The Bold One) looking for a fourth straight win.

Mike Moroney already has one eye on a big spring target with Bankers Choice ahead of Saturday’s Group 1 Doomben Cup.

Leading filly Ulanova (NZ) (Santos) has temporarily relocated to Australia to prepare for the early part of her upcoming three-year-old season.

Trainer Jo-Ann Gordon is prepared to give Sutherland the benefit of the doubt for his last start defeat and hoping home track advantage and testing underfoot conditions on Sunday can see the mercurial character back to his best.

Three-year-old gelding Oceans Above continues to improve with racing, with the Simon Zahra-trained galloper closing from back in the field to score in the VRC Member Cameron Ryan Plate (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday.

Kiwi three-year-old Special Swey has bolstered Chris Waller’s Queensland arsenal, making an instant impact for the Champion trainer when scoring a game victory in Saturday’s Gr.3 Rough Habit Plate (2000m).

New Zealand-bred gelding Dunkel (NZ) (Dundeel) came with his trademark late run to prevail in the Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville on Saturday under jockey Billy Egan for trainer Patrick Payne.

Despite holding a entry for the Gr.1 Goodwood (1200m) next Saturday last start Group One winner Ruthless Dame (NZ) (Tavistock) will instead target the Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400) next month.

Warrnambool trainer Lindsey Smith won his first Casterton Cup (2000m) on Sunday, joining forces with jockey Dean Yendall and Kiwi import Bold Bourbon.

Trainer Jo-Ann Gordon is prepared to give Sutherland the benefit of the doubt for his last start defeat and hoping home track advantage and testing underfoot conditions on Sunday can see the mercurial character back to his best.

Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta will have a two-pronged attack at Doomben this weekend, headed by Gr.2 Auckland Cup (3200m) winner Platinum Invador (NZ) (Redwood).

The John O’Shea-trained Waihaha Falls is aiming to land a spot in the Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) when he contests the Listed Luskin Star Stakes (1300m) at Scone on Saturday.

Time has been called on outstanding sprinter Roch ‘N’ Horse, who will begin the next phase of her career at owners Sam and Catriona Williams’ Little Avondale Stud.

A punt taken on Cours Vite (NZ) (Almanzor) has paid off with the lightly raced three-year-old opening his Australian account at short notice.

Warwick Satherley cannot actually recall when his last race ride was.

Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr celebrated a race-to-race double with New Zealand-breds at Sandown on Saturday afternoon, headed by the unbeaten Globe (NZ) (Charm Spirit) in the A$150,000 King’s Coronation Cup (1800m).

The Group One gold rush for New Zealand-bred horses in Australia this autumn kept on rolling with three-year-old filly Ruthless Dame (NZ) (Tavistock) conquering an elite field of older mares in Saturday’s A$500,000 Furphy Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville.

Promising New Zealand-bred mare Essonne (Reliable Man) picked up the sixth and most significant win of her career with a barnstorming finish in Saturday’s Listed Attwood Marshall Lawyers Silk Stocking (1400m) at the Sunshine Coast.

Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr celebrated a race-to-race double with New Zealand-breds at Sandown on Saturday afternoon, headed by the unbeaten Globe (NZ) (Charm Spirit) in the A$150,000 King’s Coronation Cup (1800m).

Co-trainer Michael Kent Jnr says impressive galloper Globe (NZ) (Charm Spirit) is well placed to keep his unbeaten record intact at Sandown on Saturday.

Kris Lees is the first to admit he’s had doubts about Wolverine’s distance limits but while she continues to perform, he will continue to test them. 

Expat New Zealand trainers Emma-Lee and David Browne are dipping their toes into breeding with the purchase of a familiar broodmare on gavelhouse.com last month, and their investment quickly paid off with a win at Sandown on Saturday.

Ruthless Dame will chase a maiden win at the highest level when she contests Saturday’s Gr.1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville.

John Sargent will head to the Listed Wagga Gold Cup (2000m) on Friday with talented mare Pink Ivory hoping to settle some unfinished business.

Irish Butterfly (NZ) (O’Reilly) will chase success in the Listed Warrnambool Cup (2350m) on Thursday following his victory at Sandown last weekend.

Missing a start in The Archer (1300m) will see Ucalledit (NZ) (Zacinto) run in a Stakes race at the Sunshine Coast.

Henry Dwyer is looking forward to the jumps return of Riding High (NZ) (Raise The Flag) who will contest the first feature race of the Warrnambool May Carnival. 

Shaune Ritchie will look to three-year-old filly Maurizma (Maurice) to successfully open the stable’s latest overseas venture.

The Chris Waller-trained Kovalica further enhanced his Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) claims with an arrogant performance to win the Gr.2 Queensland Guineas (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Experienced horseman Shaun Phelan will achieve a long-held ambition this week when he rides at the famed Warrnambool carnival.