Racing and Sports highlight our standout plays at Australian TAB meetings for August 23.

Selections and best bets from Chris Scholtz for the Winx Stakes meeting at Randwick on August 23 plus Trial Watch and Blackbook runners.

Hong Kong Horse of the Year (2024/25) Ka Ying Rising breezed effortlessly through his first official barrier trial this morning (Friday, 22 August) on Sha Tin’s dirt course ahead of a return to racing on Sunday, 7 September followed by his historic bid to scale the world’s richest turf race in Australia.

James McDonald’s eagerness to ride Queen Of Clubs in a feature race has given connections a confidence boost.

The first Group 1 of the new season will see the Winx Stakes run on a genuine heavy track at Royal Randwick on Saturday, with the Chris Waller stable well represented with five runners.

“If it becomes the survival of the fittest, you just never know.” Josh Parr gives Robusto a fighting chance in Winx Stakes.

Chris Scholtz reviews Sydney and provincial trials at Canterbury and Gosford on August 18 and Randwick on August 19.

Karl Kaldawi is joined by Liam Clancey and Tom Haylock to preview the Winx Stakes and other select races at Randwick and Moonee Valley.

Group winner Memo will use a traditional fillies feature to launch her carnival campaign.

He has strong credentials on soft tracks but can General Salute handle the testing conditions at Randwick?

A look at the veteran mares who have contested Group 1 races in Australia of late.

Chris Waller says Derby winner Aeliana is the “unknown” quantity among his five Winx Stakes runners.

Chris Waller will look to give Burma Star another opportunity in stakes company after his stylish maiden win.

Selections from Chris Scholtz for the Warwick Farm meeting on August 20 plus Trial Watch and Blackbook Reports.