The first Group 1 of the year is upon us this weekend at Flemington, with a small but elite field of sprinters set to do battle in the 2026 Black Caviar Lightning. Down the famous "Straight Six" at HQ, it is the gun young colt Tentyris who has emerged as the clear punters’ pick to take home the prize.

A daunting "carpark" barrier for Michael Freedman’s highly touted three-year-old Ninja hasn’t deterred supporters, with money pouring in for the son of Farnan to secure victory in this Saturday’s 2026 Magic Millions 3YO Guineas on the Gold Coast.

Confidence is soaring for Bjorn Baker’s standout colt Warwoven, as the undefeated juvenile seeks a third consecutive victory as the odds-on elect in this weekend’s 2026 Magic Millions 2YO Classic on the Gold Coast.

The consistent winning machine Gringotts will carry the maximum weight load as he attempts to extend his dominant spring/summer campaign streak in Saturday’s feature event, the 2025 The Ingham (1600m) at Royal Randwick.

Perth’s Ascot Racecourse is set for a thrilling conclusion to the Australian Group 1 calendar this Saturday as The Pinnacles carnival rolls on with the 2025 Northerly Stakes.

The $1.5 million Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) is poised to be an elite, yet concise, battle at Ascot Racecourse this Saturday, with the betting market dominated by a thrilling rivalry.