Having travelled far and wide chasing Group level fortunes in recent campaigns, the powerful O'Dea and Hoysted team will have their strongest winter presence yet later this year.

There will be a distinct shade of pink amongst racegoers at the Gold Coast Turf Club this Saturday for the 16th edition of the Pink Ribbon Cup.

The first victory of any trainer's career is always a memorable milestone but for emerging Gold Coast horseman Lane Sharrock, it is the second win of his tenure that brought him the most satisfaction and sense of achievement.

It took almost a year for the Ashley Perks stable to grab their maiden winner in the gallops and it is very unlikely it will take that long for the second victory to come around.

Queensland are on the verge of wrapping up the 2023 National Apprentice Race Series, with Emily Lang leading the charge to bring the silverware to the Sunshine State.