Boss: ‘He might just blow away this Melbourne Cup field’
Glen Boss says while it’s clear going into this year’s Melbourne Cup that the international form is superior, one raider stands above them all when it comes to sorting through the chances.
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EXCLUSIVE: Williams chasing Cup redemption on ‘Dunaden v2.0’
Champion jockey Craig Williams has likened his 2024 Melbourne Cup contender to former winner Dunaden, who he was famously suspended from riding in the Cup.
‘He’s gone to a new level’: Francesca Cumani’s Melbourne Cup tip
Form, experience, weight. International racing expert and Melbourne Cup ambassador Francesca Cumani says three factors point to one winner in Tuesday’s great race.
The Bart blueprint: James takes leaf out of legend’s playbook
Godolphin trainer James Cummings is borrowing a formula made famous by his legendary grandfather as he prepares Zardozi for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.
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Mark Twain out to write Melbourne Cup ticket
US writer Mark Twain put the Melbourne Cup on the literary world stage in 1895 but the equine Mark Twain will shoot for a start in Australia’s greatest race on Saturday at Flemington.
Who wins? Horse of the Year gong up for grabs
At least five superstars are vying for Horse of the Year honours in the closest battle in years – and The Championships could settle who is the nation’s best.
Melbourne Cup winner dead after tragedy
A popular 11-time Group 1 winner has tragically died with figures in Australian racing struggling to come to terms with the loss.
Star stayer ruled out of Autumn Carnival
Chris Waller’s stable star Soulcombe found to have swelling in his off-front leg, ruling out a shot at the Group 1 Australian Cup at Flemington.
Wagering slide only concern as RV hails spring carnival a success
Racing Victoria was generally happy after completing it annual review into the spring carnival but there was one note of caution.
Homeless man turns $5 into $106k at Cup
A man’s life has changed forever, checking his account after the Melbourne Cup to see a six-figure payment sitting there.
Aussies missed Melbourne Cup, slam Ch7
Channel 7 is under fire over two missing words that saw Aussies all fall into the same trap on Melbourne Cup day.
Punter’s $2 Melbourne Cup bet wins $100k
While most Melbourne Cup punters have gone home with nothing, one lucky Western Australian as turned a gold coin to a small fortune.
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