Setbacks in training at the Werribee quarantine centre have ruled two locally-trained imports out of the spring carnival.

Champion jockeys Craig Williams, Kerryn McEvoy and Damien Oliver were pleased they made the trip to Werribee on Sunday morning to put international spring carnival entries Dandino, Van Percy and Guest Of Honour through a workout.

With the start of the Ebor Festival less than a week away, Alex Cairns looks at the race which gives the meeting its name.

The Andrew Balding-trained Van Percy got the better of a protracted duel with Havana Cooler to land Goodwood's bet365 Summer Stakes.

Australian syndicate OTI Racing has acquired the majority interest in yet another classy UK staying talent for the Melbourne spring carnival.