Following the retirement of his stakes-winning mare Casino Princess, Cliff Goss turned to New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready To Run Sale in search of another filly, which he found early on day one in the form of Lot 25.

With one of the world’s most exciting sprinters flying the flag for David Hayes in Hong Kong, it has been no surprise to see the trainer’s sons zeroing in on progeny of Windsor Park Stud stallion Shamexpress during the Ready to Run Sale at Karaka this week.

Wednesday’s racing round-up brings news of some big-race jockey bookings…

The team return with two selections for Wednesday’s action – an exciting hurdling debutant from Ffos Las, and a big-price handicap prospect from Kempton’s all-weather card.

I Am Invincible readjusted another record in New Zealand on Wednesday.

A stunning collection of world-class horses led by Romantic Warrior, Ka Ying Rising, Goliath, Liberty Island, Voyage Bubble, Antino, Without A Fight, California Spangle and Galaxy Patch highlights 56 gallopers from Hong Kong, Japan, Great Britain, Australia, France, Ireland, Germany and the United States of America chosen for the HK$126 million LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) at Sha Tin on Sunday, 8 December.

Newcastle trainer Nathan Doyle has taken a sensible path with exciting prospect Private Harry, who lines up at Hawkesbury tomorrow.

Tuesday’s racing round-up brings news of an eventful day at Lingfield…

The locals had every reason to celebrate at Ingham on Saturday afternoon as a famous racing family in the area lifted the Gold Cup for the first time.

The past year has been a tough one for Matamata horseman Gary Hennessy, but he got plenty of satisfaction out of watching Mystic Park take out Saturday’s Listed Stewards’ Stakes (1200m) at Riccarton.

Last week will live long in the memory of northern race caller George Simon.

Wentwood Grange savoured a trans-Tasman double at the weekend and the Hawkins family will be looking for further reasons to celebrate at this week’s New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale.

Eight races are scheduled to take place on the Caulfield Heath track this Wednesday.

Chris Scholtz reviews Sydney trials at Rosehill and Hawkesbury on November 14.