COMMENT: Why we must back the vet’s call on Cup runners
Anyone suggesting Melbourne Cup vetting is ‘ridiculous’ – Jan Brueghel’s trainer Aidan O’Brien included – need only type three words into Google.
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World’s No. 1 horse out of Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup betting has been thrown into disarray after the top two favourites were both ruled out of the race.
‘Ridiculous but that’s the way it is’: O’Brien on Jan ban
Master trainer Aidan O’Brien left no one uncertain as to his opinion on veterinary advice that saw his unbeaten Galileo stallion Jan Brueghel ruled out of Tuesday’s $5 million Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington.
Luckless Valley run leaves Cup hopes in jeopardy
Things went awry in the Moonee Valley Gold Cup, leaving a Cranbourne stable with an anxious wait to see if an import sneaks in the Melbourne Cup field.
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Arrests as 100 protesters spark Cup chaos
Police have dragged protesters along the ground as they blocked one of the busiest entries into Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington.
Horse dies days before Melbourne Cup
A photo has emerged that shows a horse “lying lifeless” on a track at Flemington, days before the Melbourne Cup.
History maker goes public with big tactic gamble
Form guide expert Mitch Lewis has revealed the obvious winner to take out the Melbourne Cup, but late news has sent a shockwave across the field.
Melbourne Cup Gaza protest turns ugly
Protesters have clashed with police at Flemington Racecourse resulting in wild arrest scenes shortly before the Melbourne Cup.
Big rule change for Melbourne Cup
A big change has been brought in just in time for race day in Melbourne.
Racing figure sparks storm with ‘grubs’ call
A racing identity has caused a stir with an extraordinary swipe at the “grubs” ruining the Melbourne Cup this year.
22 horses wiped out in 60 seconds
We’ve nailed down the winner of this year’s Melbourne Cup — and it’ll only take you a minute to find out how we got there.
These Melbourne Cup horses have no chance
The Melbourne Cup is upon us. Here’s everything you need to know about the horses to pick a winner in the race that stops the nation.
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