Stradbroke winning rider Michael Cahill revealed he will retire next year. Cahill provided an insight re the Gold Coast course proper following yesterday's trial session.

A lightbulb moment...literally!! Pride Of Jenni owner Tony Ottobre opens up about a key business decision many years ago, which allowed him to indulge his passion for thoroughbred racing.

Daniel Stackhouse had his teeth knocked out by Athanatos last week. Trainer of the horse Phil Stokes says hopefully he can pay for his dental bill this afternoon.

Michael Hawkes says exciting prospect Theblade is a group horse in waiting. Hawkes says "The Toronado colt made a statement when winning on debut earlier this month".

Victorian trainer Andrea Leek says Captain Electric has proven a terrific online buy back in May. Leek says today will be his first good track run for their stable at Sandown.

The Matt Dunn stable is on the crest of a winning wave at the moment. Dunn says Boom Torque, Cranky Harry and Cepheus all won good prizemoney races over the past week.

G1 winning rider Robbie Dolan is excited about his return to the saddle this weekend. Dolan says his fractured hand has healed well over the past 6 weeks.

The rich Five Diamonds in Sydney on November 9 could potentially be a target for G1 winner Attrition. Mitchell Freedman says his forward showing in Adelaide last weekend was no surprise to the stable.

Multiple G1 winner Sharp 'N' Smart is back according to the Rogerson stable. Debbie Rogerson says the Melbourne Cup is well and truly on the radar.

Toowoomba galloper Yellow Brick will head home this weekend. Maddy Sears says he will return to Sydney next month for a feature on September 21.