Dettori suspended after protest drama
Frankie Dettori has landed himself in trouble with the stewards again after a dramatic postscript to the Melbourne Cup when his mount Master Of Reality was relegated from second.
Melbourne Cup
Homegrown hero shows locals still have Vow factor
There was a sense of national pride about Vow And Declare’s triumph in the Melbourne Cup. The Danny O’Brien-trained gelding defied a wave of internationals to become the first locally-trained stayer to win the Cup since 2009.
‘Robbed’: Australia reacts to Cup farce
Protests were predicted at this year’s Melbourne Cup but not this kind — and it left punters in an uproar and bookies scrambling.
Cup punter turns $10 into $800k
Some punters were feeling just as good as champion jockey Craig Williams while others were lamenting the dramatic end to the great race.
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Hayes’ tweet vindication over Ollie
DESPITE a social media backlash at welcoming Damien Oliver back to racing with open arms, David Hayes has no regrets at supporting the fallen jockey.
Kerrin chases perfect Group 1 week
SPEED MAP: CHAMPION jockey Kerrin McEvoy can continue his Group 1 “golden run” when he partners Julienas in the Caulfield Cup on Saturday.
Multi-million dollar raiders take flight
WERRIBEE International Horse Centre will be at virtual capacity from Saturday as 11 more northern raiders prepare to fly into Melbourne for the spring carnival.
Hawkspur’s horror Caulfield Cup alley
LATEST BETTING: CAULFIELD Cup favourite Hawkspur had a shocker at this morning’s barrier draw, coming up with gate 16 for Saturday’s feature race.
Aussie debut set to test Simenon
IRISH trainer Willie Mullins is satisfied with Simenon ahead of Saturday’s Herbert Power Stakes — but holds no great expectations over the 2400m trip.
McEvoy’s inside oil on Simenon
KERRIN McEvoy will use advice given to him by legendary English jockey Johnny Murtagh when he rides Irish stayer Simenon in the Herbert Power Stakes.
Turnbull stars head Cup acceptors
FORM experts will be trawling through replays of last Saturday’s cracking Group 1 Turnbull Stakes race after almost the entire field were among first acceptors for the Melbourne Cup released today.
Kavanagh’s Super Cool dilemma
TRAINER Mark Kavanagh will decide overnight whether Super Cool tackles the Caulfield Cup in 11 days time or is saved for a shot at the Cox Plate.
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