Austmarr has joined Hanseatic and Frosted Flowers as a city winner from the mare Itameri for the Anthony and Sam Freedman stable.

A tendon injury sent Plucky Pirouette to the sidelines following a Melbourne Cup Day win almost two years ago.

Carleen Hefel has increased her lead to four in the Melbourne Apprentices’ Premiership after a victory for Godolphin at Sandown.

After being headed in the straight, Axzelina fought back to score a debut win at Sandown.

Clayton Douglas is about to embark on a hit-and-run visit to Queensland to check on Giga Kick.