‘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.
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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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Aussies let loose as Cup carnival kicks off
The Melbourne Cup carnival is officially underway, also kicking off Australia’s annual post-race day antics at Victoria Derby Day.
Soulcombe primed, but don’t discount other Waller runners
Soulcombe is Chris Waller’s No.1 seed for the Melbourne Cup … but assistant trainer Charlie Duckworth believes the stable’s other three runners offer great value for punters.
Melbourne Cup rocked by late withdrawal
The Melbourne Cup order of entry is all but set after one horse was withdrawn just hours before the barrier draw for the great race.
Relatable undies blunder catching out stars
Erin Holland’s daring thigh split showed off more than bargained for – but no doubt another star will fall victim to the fashion curse this year.
How one awkward comment reunited Gai and Lloyd
Gai Waterhouse’s faux pas could have cost her a Melbourne Cup runner if it was said to just about anyone else except Lloyd Williams.
Kalapour primed to snatch Melbourne Cup start
Five horses are aiming to secure a spot in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup with victory in the Archer Stakes at Flemington, but Kris Lees is confident his stayer Kalapour can measure up.
‘Kerry and I would make this horse start favourite’
He’s been gone for 18 years, but Melbourne Cup king Lloyd Williams reckons Kerry Packer would have bet up big on one particular horse this year.
Zahra reveals why he dumped Gold Trip in Melbourne Cup
The last time Gold Trip raced Without A Fight, he trounced him by more than 20 lengths. But jockey Mark Zahra has laid bare the key fact than swung him to the Caulfield Cup winner.
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