Thoroughbred racing in 2024 begins with the usual tradition of Longford Cup Day.

Speedster Quicken Up is likely to have her next start at Moonee Valley over 955m after she easily accounted for a smart field in a BM68 over 1100m in Launceston on Wednesday night.

Brighton trainer Stuart Gandy looks set to add to his impressive season strike rate when he takes a small team that is full of winning possibilities to Launceston on Wednesday night.

Champion jockey Brendon McCoull put on a master class at his first meeting back from injury to deliver three winners from as many rides at the first meeting of the season under lights in Launceston on Wednesday night.

Wesley Vale trainer Glenn Stevenson is hoping for a big night out in Launceston on Wednesday, but he is aware that sometimes high expectations can lead to lean pickings.