Deakin ‘big call’ leads to Melbourne Cup berth
Trainer Phillip Stokes can start plotting a path towards the Melbourne Cup with Deakin after the promising stayer’s fighting win in the Roy Higgins at Flemington.
Trainer Phillip Stokes can start plotting a path towards the Melbourne Cup with Deakin after the promising stayer’s fighting win in the Roy Higgins at Flemington.
Ciaron Maher still claimed the Group 1 Australian Cup with import Light Infantry Man after crowd favourite Pride Of Jenni was beaten.
The Tancred Stakes meeting has been rescheduled as trainer Joe Pride reveals what this means for Ceolwulf, and James McDonald has confirmed when he will leave for Dubai.
New Zealand raider Alabama Lass will head back home for a well-earned spell after a commanding frontrunning win at Flemington, and the filly could be back for the spring.
Switzerland gave his owners a Flemington carnival consolation with his an easy win in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes after the shock scratching of its Melbourne Cup runner.
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Victoria Derby at Flemington on Saturday.
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.
A home-bred could give the breeding giants Yulong an Oaks victory next week after Treasurethe Moment’s dominant performance in the Wakeful Stakes.
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.
Jamie Kah paid a touching tribute to Colin McKenna after winning on Another Wil, and reveals the words of encouragement she received from the late owner’s wife.
Growing Empire was destined to be a star colt and he can enhance his potential stallion prospects in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes on Saturday.
Geelong Cup winner Onesmoothoperator has not been passed fit to run in the Melbourne Cup, which comes after trainer Trent Busuttin lost two hopes to vet checks.
The Melbourne Cup has seen oil-rich sheiks, casino moguls and high-flying bankers but never before has it seen a one-time nightclub bouncer, car wash king and car racer.
Jamie Kah will take a busy week of riding and ambassador duties during Cup Week in her stride, and there’s one race – aside from the Melbourne Cup – she really wants to win.
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