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Fifth instalment in regular updates on horses preparing for The Championships and other major autumn races.
ANTELUCAN: Will miss Blue Diamond and continue prep in Sydney. To trial at Warwick Farm this week.
AS NEEDED: Has been ruled out of all autumn engagements after setback. To spell.
CRITERION: After strong exhibition gallop at Sandown heads to Sydney to resume in the G1 Canterbury Stakes at Randwick on March 7 before the G1 George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill.
EXOSPHERE: Kembla Grange debut winner for Godolphin will step up to the G2 Skyline Stakes at Warwick Farm on February 28.
FLAMBERGE: Peter Moody will give honest sprinter a crack at G1 Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield on February 28. Also has A Time for Julia and Peron in the mix.
FOREVER LOVED: Has been retired.
HOLLER: Saved for G2 Skyline Stakes at Warwick Farm on February 28 where he meets stablemate Exosphere.
I’M ALL THE TALK: Heading to Melbourne for Oakleigh Plate on February 28. Winona Costin to ride.
LAKE GENEVA: Bypassed Silver Slipper Stakes for a start in G1 Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield on February 28.
MANAWANUI: Had soft trial at Rosehill last week. Will trial again before resuming.
MINNESINGER: Missed Flemington start Saturday to be reserved for G2 Autumn Classic at Caulfield on February 28.
NOSTRADAMUS: Ready to take on G1 Oakleigh Plate first-up on February 28.
ONEMOREZETA: Will be kept fresh for drop back to 1100m in the Listed Fireball Stakes at Randwick on March 7.
OAKLEIGH GIRL: Sustained multiple muscle tears to her neck and lower shoulder in Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield.
PRIDE OF DUBAI: Late entry to be paid for Blue Diamond Stakes on February 28. Returned to Sydney after Caulfield placing on February 14.
RUBICK: Set to trial against Miracles Of Life, Sweet Idea, Villa Verde and others in hot trial at Randwick on Monday. G2 Challenge Stakes at Randwick on March 7 the first-up target.
RUDY: Villiers Stakes winner set for two lead-up races in Sydney to the G1 Doncaster Mile. Kicks off in Liverpool City Cup at Warwick Farm February 28 followed by Ajax Stakes.
SARAJEVO: Has returned to Sydney to continue with his autumn preparation.
SOLICIT: Has left the Mathew Ellerton/Simon Zahra stable and is now under the care of Gerald Ryan in Sydney.
SUAVITO: Trainer Nigel Blackiston has booked Damien Oliver to ride first-up in the G1 Futurity Stakes at Caulfield on February 28.SWEET AND SPEEDY: Heads to Sydney with Nolan Classic at Kembla Grange or Coolmore Classic next on her way to the Vinery Stake and Oaks.
THE CLEANER: Working well towards resuming at Launceston on February 25 in George Adams Plate then to Melbourne for Australian Cup.
TOYDINI: Has been retired.
VANCOUVER: Revised program includes a Randwick trial on Monday before running in G2 Todman Stakes at Rosehill on March 14.