‘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.
Joao Moreira has been runner-up twice in the Melbourne Cup which has made him hungrier to win our famous staying race.
I Am Me and Private Eye are just two of the gun sprinters looking to secure an Everest slot today, while Pericles is aiming to end a Group 1 hoodoo. Ray Thomas presents the latest tips, market movers and track conditions for today’s racing right around Australia.
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.
Chris Bieg has already fielded Hong Kong offers for promising youngster Big Brute and a Group 1 tilt will be on the trainer’s radar if the gelding can again impress at Morphettville on Saturday.
One of Australia’s most improved horses is a top chance to cement himself as a possible hope for The Everest via Saturday’s Group 1 Goodwood at Morphettville.
Trainer Kris Lees expects Tavi Time to lap up the mile as she prepares to take on the $500,000 The Coast (1600m) at Gosford on Saturday.
Gillon McLachlan has reiterated his love for racing and that if is the chairman’s gig was offered “I’d do that if they wanted me”.
Improving stayer The Map returned with a dominant win at Morphettville and will now chase a golden ticket into the Melbourne Cup.
Tom Dabernig’s exceptional month continued at Caulfield with Ashford Street winning in his stable debut.
After an aborted autumn campaign, Antino made a Stradbroke Handicap statement with a sizzling first-up win in the Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm.
The expected rain failed to arrive but gutsy gelding Just Folk dug deep to win the Hawkesbury Gold Cup and book a place in The Big Dance in November.
Hometown hero Jamie Kah finally landed her first Group 1 in South Australia after riding Coco Sun to victory in the Group 1 SA Derby on Saturday.
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