Oracle is back from a freshen-up and ready to dive into the some previews. The Queensland Group 1 carnival fires up this weekend, kicking off with a cracking WFA 1200m sprint featuring some serious Group 1 horses. The road to the Doomben Cup, Q22, Stradbroke, Derby, JJ Atkins and Oaks officially begins – the big names are stepping out in some of the lead up races.

Plenty of quality racing on offer at both Scone and Flemington as well. Just a heads-up for punters: tread carefully with early plays, with rain forecast right along the East Coast, track conditions could change quickly.

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