Why Kavanagh is hoping for a Shocking Oaks run
Top trainer Mark Kavanagh claimed his first and only Melbourne Cup with Shocking a decade ago. Tomorrow, he hopes VRC Oaks favourite Vegas Jewel can follow in his star sire’s hoofprints.
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‘Embarrassing’ Cup claim ripped
The trainer of the horse that ran second at the Melbourne Cup has blasted NSW Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi for her misguided attack.
What happened to injured Cup horse
There was concern for Rostropovich as the horse pulled up lame and ran last in the Melbourne Cup but there’s positive news for the gelding.
McEvoy’s bid for history falls short
Streaky Bay export Kerrin McEvoy entered the 2019 Melbourne Cup with hopes of claiming a record fourth victory, however it wasn’t to be despite a gallant effort from his mount Finche.
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Mount Athos’ Cup stocks rise
UPDATE: A ROUSING gallop by Mount Athos at Werribee yesterday has left Craig Williams bristling with confidence ahead of Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.
Boss out to land Jet in Cup
GLEN Boss will have to beat a small but impressive Mackinnon field aboard Jet Away on Saturday if he is to get him into the Melbourne Cup.
Oliver: Bet ban to Gai’s main man
TRAINER Gai Waterhouse has revealed it was she who sounded out Damien Oliver, after his 10-month betting ban, to ride Melbourne Cup favourite.
Dont forget Hawkspur says Waller
CHRIS Waller, chasing his first Melbourne Cup success, says punters should take note of the “flashing light” hovering over Hawkspur.
Mount Athos can climb Cup summit
CRAIG Williams believes Mount Athos has the credentials to win the Melbourne Cup after partnering Luca Cumani’s galloper at Werribee trackwork.
Melb Cup quarantine compromised
THE Melbourne Cup has been hit by a security breach at the quarantine centre for international horses in Werribee.
Cup fits Kavanagh’s Super plan
IN the end Mark Kavanagh couldn’t find a reason not to run Super Cool in the Melbourne Cup, admitting the race Tuesday week had always been in his plans.
Gai warms up her BlueBerry recipe
TOMMY Berry and French recruit Tres Blue are benefitting from the “Waterhouse workload” as they prepare for the Melbourne Cup next Tuesday.
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