Wednesday’s racing round-up brings the news of a significant jockey booking in next week’s Melbourne Cup…

Laura Pearson is set for a prolonged spell out of the saddle after tests revealed a fractured vertebrae in her neck.

Absolutelyflawless will bid to maintain her undefeated record when she lines up for the Hilary Needler Trophy at Beverley on Saturday.

David Loughnane is gaining a reputation as a very good trainer of juveniles and looks to have another decent type on his hands after Absolutelyflawless maintained her unbeaten record with a stylish display in the ICM Stellar Sports Lily Agnes Conditions Stakes at Chester.