Group racing returns to Randwick for the first time since the spring carnival with the Villiers Stakes spearheading a strong ten race program.

Kris Lees will rely on Mugatoo in his quest for a first Doncaster Mile win after stablemate Gem Song pulled up sore following trackwork on Thursday.

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Trainer Kris Lees has taken a hit with his talented three-year-old Gem Song out of Saturday’s Hobartville Stakes at Rosehill and stablemates The Tenor and Serene Miss doubtful runners at the meeting.

Classy mare In Her Time and brilliant three-year-old Graff will be absent when trainer Kris Lees gives many of his autumn contenders barrier trials at Newcastle on Tuesday.