‘Fitter’ Vauban back for second crack at Melbourne Cup
Lessons learned last year have been put into place as Irish trainer Willie Mullins prepares last year’s beaten favourite Vauban for a second shot at the Melbourne Cup.
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Monday Racebook: Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow, forgive at Caulfield
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner has run a rule over Caulfield Guineas Day to identify horses to follow and forgive.
Legendary clerk’s passing felt across the country
Tributes and not a few tears flowed for the man everyone in the horse world calls “Patto” after news of his death spread late on Thursday.
Grey expectations: Maher duo in mix for Melbourne Cup berth
A pair of grey Ciaron Maher stayers are vying for a spot in the Melbourne Cup with victory in The Bart Cummings at Flemington on Saturday.
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Setback for Damien Oliver’s Melbourne Cup ride
A farewell Melbourne Cup victory for Damien Oliver would be a great thrill for trainer Mike Moroney but Alenquer’s spot in the race will hinge on a vet inspection.
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The Melbourne Cup order of entry is all but set after one horse was withdrawn just hours before the barrier draw for the great race.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.
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