Brisbane midwife’s next delivery: A Melbourne Cup?
A young Brisbane midwife hopes Australia’s most iconic sporting trophy – the Melbourne Cup – will land in her safe hands.
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THE LAST SAY: Best bets, inside mail for Melbourne Cup, Big Dance Day
Tips, market movers, inside mail … Ray Thomas gives you all the information you need to back a winner at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day, and also at Royal Randwick for Big Dance Day.
Huge surprise for Melbourne Cup weather
There won’t be an umbrella or raincoat in sight on Tuesday as punters flock to Flemington for the race that stops a nation.
Proof ‘Nup to the Cup’ brigade have failed
We’ve been told that Australians have lost interest in racing – but figures have revealed the race that stops the nation isn’t going anywhere.
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Monday Racebook: Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow, forgive at Caulfield
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner has run a rule over Caulfield Guineas Day to identify horses to follow and forgive.
Legendary clerk’s passing felt across the country
Tributes and not a few tears flowed for the man everyone in the horse world calls “Patto” after news of his death spread late on Thursday.
Grey expectations: Maher duo in mix for Melbourne Cup berth
A pair of grey Ciaron Maher stayers are vying for a spot in the Melbourne Cup with victory in The Bart Cummings at Flemington on Saturday.
O’Brien confirms $21 Melbourne Cup candidate
Aidan O’Brien is set to field a runner in the Melbourne Cup for the first time since Tiger Moth finished second in 2020.
‘Want it more’: Melbourne Cup win would be magic for Moreira
Joao Moreira has been runner-up twice in the Melbourne Cup which has made him hungrier to win our famous staying race.
Aidan O’Brien takes another swipe at ‘ridiculous’ Cup protocols
Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has again voiced his displeasure over the Melbourne Cup vet protocols, casting some doubt over whether he will send his leading contenders.
‘I’m disappointed’: Weld baffled by Cup weight comments
Legendary Irish trainer Dermot Weld is having second thoughts about sending Harbour Wind for the Melbourne Cup after he was stunned by comments made by the handicapper.
Kah’s special connection drives Melbourne Cup ambition
Superstar jockey Jamie Kah could have a choice of rides for the Melbourne Cup but there’s one horse high on her wish list.
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