Jockey Blake Spriggs has made a generous gesture after picking up the Inglis Guineas mount on Sensationalisation

The wins by Endless Drama and Redkirk Warrior in the feature Group races at Randwick and Flemington last Saturday underlines how much imported gallopers have come to dominate the upper levels of Australian racing in recent years.

Race history and background for the 2017 Metropolitan at Randwick on Saturday featuring a strong contingent of runners from the Chris Waller stable.

Chris Waller will unleash a strong team of his stayers on to the 2017 Sky High Stakes judging by nominations released on Monday.

2016 has been a year of much change and uncertainty, with Brexit and the US presidency elections adding to the pressure felt by recovering economies around the world.