Gai Waterhouse will have only one representative in this year’s $8m Melbourne Cup after deciding to push ahead with plans to run Just Fine, despite a “terrible” lead-up effort in last Friday’s Moonee Valley Gold Cup.
Jamie Kah rode six winners during the Melbourne Cup Carnival last year, double her nearest rival, but missed out on the Group 1s. On Saturday, she can put that to rights when she’s legged aboard three top chances.
Via Sistina has been afforded the third-highest rating ever for a mare after her unforgettable Cox Plate romp last Saturday.
Cox Plate champion Via Sistina has presented master trainer Chris Waller a more palatable predicament eight days out from the Melbourne Cup compared to an emotional rollercoaster last week.
Everything you need to know to have a flutter on the race that stops a nation, designed especially for the once-a-year punter.
Even if you can’t make it trackside to see this year’s Melbourne Cup, you can be part of the fun with running a sweep. Download your sweep poster here.
Damien Oliver will get his last ride in the Melbourne Cup after Alenquer was cleared to run on Tuesday morning.
Star English jockey Hollie Doyle has done her homework on past Melbourne Cups in a quest to become only the second woman to win the great race.
Vauban has to defy history to win Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup … but a respected form guru says there are several key pointers that he can do just that.
Fellas, have you left the house today wearing this? Turns out, you’re not alone. And after reading this, you may want to turn around.
The Melbourne Cup is now the race that divides the nation but there’s a simple reason it isn’t as well attended, says Caleb Bond.
The Cups King had a tried and proven Melbourne Cup formula that stood the test of time … and there’s just one horse in this year’s field which qualifies.
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