昨日在考菲尔德赛马场举行的圣诞锦标赛中，三岁公马「当地士兵」力克一众年长对手，以1.3马位之先拔得了头筹。在神奇百万三岁马坚尼赛的赌市之中，该驹已经成为了夺冠的大热门，但是胜出昨日之战后，它的右前腿出现了不良于行的问题，所以下月是否可以亮相黄金海岸目前仍不确定。

Kerrin McEvoy has been booked to ride Kiwi mare Bonneval in the $3 million Caulfield Cup on October 21.

Chris Scholtz reviews the weekend racing at Moonee Valley, Randwick and Caulfield.

The Spring Stars continue their return to the races at Moonee Valley on Saturday with a pair of Group 2 events boasting strong fields.

A full-sister to Saturday’s Group 2 winner Coldplay will go through the ring at the 2017 NZB National Yearling Sale at Karaka.