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.
Melbourne Cup
NRL legend unrecognisable, blows fans away
Rugby league legend Billy Slater was been praised by racing fans, absolutely nailing his new gig as viewers saw another side to the NRL great.
‘That was one of my best rides … I’m pretty proud of that’
Wayne Harris survived a brain tumour, managed debilitating back and spinal injuries and laughed at the risk of losing a limb to infection, all before winning the 1994 Melbourne Cup. Thirty years on, he reflects on his proudest moment in the saddle.
‘That’s the next Media Puzzle’: Smooth sailing in Tuesday’s Cup?
The declaration was delivered in a South Melbourne pub just seconds after Onesmoothoperator had crossed the line first in the Geelong Cup on October 23.
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Truth behind champ’s two-fingered salute
Without A Fight has romped home for victory in the 2023 Melbourne Cup after the pre-race favourite spectacularly flamed out.
Oliver vows to return … just a few kilos heavier
The champion hoop’s final Melbourne Cup ride may have ended in disappointment, but Damien Oliver says he is just thankful to have had one last ride.
Tigers players celebrate $1.1m Cup payday
Jack Riewoldt and Tom Lynch had over a million reasons to smile after the Melbourne Cup was run and won on Tuesday.
Block winners’ big claim on Lambo Guy
The Block winners Steph and Gian have made a major claim about the contact they had with billionaire Adrian Portelli before his huge bid made them $1.75m richer.
How a Qld winter transformed Without A Fight
He rolled into Eagle Farm with his reputation damaged and his tail between his legs. A fortnight later, Without A Fight was racing’s next big thing.
Tennis star’s girlfriend teases Open collab
The influencer partner of Australian tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis has hinted the pair are teaming up for a big campaign.
Jockey wins Cup in insane 44-year first
The 2023 Melbourne Cup has been run and won with Without a Fight claiming a historic victory in phenomenal scenes at Flemington.
‘Numb’: Ch10 star wins thousands on live TV
A Channel 10 Melbourne Cup host has been seen absolutely gobsmacked after some extraordinary drama surrounding his horse.
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