Some of the biggest names in Australian music will light up race tracks across the state when the Carnival of Cups hosted by Harness Racing New South Wales returns in September.

Racing and Sports highlight our standout plays at Australian TAB meetings for June 17.

Apprentice jockey Rebecca Bronett Prag is striving to make the most of every opportunity after linking with the powerful Keith Dryden stable and the pair will combine again at Wagga on Monday with last start winner Burgundy Girl ($11 on TAB).

Trainer and jockey quotes after Fawkner Park claims the Group 2 HKJC World Pool Q22 at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

The Canberra Acton track and has been playing fairer this winter season than it appears at first blush. Gallopers good enough will get their chance. The fields have held up and the racing will be competitive.

The greatest day in Queensland racing has arrived! The $3 million Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap highlights a nine-race card at Eagle Farm this Saturday.

An outside barrier for Tony Gollan’s star galloper Antino hasn’t dampened the trainer’s enthusiasm for the gelding’s chances in Saturday’s (15 June) G1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm.

There are five meetings set to take place on Thursday including at Echuca where a 10-race program is scheduled.

An easy ride never made a good rider.

Mnementh and his jockey Alysha Collett have both overcome injury issues to emerge triumphant at Randwick.

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Maree Hopkins is typical of many small-time country trainers who love the industry and are hands on in every way.