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.
Melbourne Cup
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.
O’Brien confirms $21 Melbourne Cup candidate
Aidan O’Brien is set to field a runner in the Melbourne Cup for the first time since Tiger Moth finished second in 2020.
‘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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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.
Damien Oliver fires up warning over Melbourne Cup ‘last dance’
After scoring an unexpected ride in the race that stops a nation, legendary jockey Damien Oliver is determined to cap off an incredible career with another Cup triumph.
Share in 2023 Melbourne Cup runner up for grabs
Forget the office sweep – bucket list bidders will on Wednesday have the chance to secure a 10 per cent share in a confirmed Melbourne Cup runner.
Japanese raider ‘here to win both Cups, confident in both’
The latest Japanese raider to target our big Cups double gets his first look at the specially blacked-out tie-up stall that could be key to him winning the first leg at Caulfield on Saturday.
Shock update on Melbourne Cup Parade
Organisers of the iconic Melbourne Cup Parade have issued a shocking update on the planned November event.
‘Crazy’ move exposes Melbourne Cup farce
With the Melbourne Cup set to find a new TV home from next year, the Australian racing industry keeps shooting itself in the foot.
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