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.
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.
Aidan O’Brien is set to field a runner in the Melbourne Cup for the first time since Tiger Moth finished second in 2020.
Joao Moreira has been runner-up twice in the Melbourne Cup which has made him hungrier to win our famous staying race.
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.
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.
Superstar jockey Jamie Kah could have a choice of rides for the Melbourne Cup but there’s one horse high on her wish list.
Irish trainer Dermot Weld is set to have his first Melbourne Cup runner in 12 years with a horse who “might have a bit up his sleeve”, according Racing Victoria’s head handicapper.
Three-time Group 1 winner Riff Rocket has been euthanised following complications from colic surgery.
Prominent owner Ozzie Kheir says champion trainer Chris Waller could unveil his Melbourne Cup ‘smokey’ at Rosehill on Saturday.
Irish stayer Vauban showed he was on track for his second shot at the Melbourne Cup with his game second to a star stayer in the Group 1 Irish St Leger.
Gilbert Gardiner presents his horses to follow and forgive from Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes Day at Flemington, where a big Spring player boosted his Cup credentials.
Caulfield and Melbourne Cup fancy Riff Rocket underwent emergency colic surgery overnight and has been ruled out of the 2024 Spring Carnival.
A race in Nashville in Wednesday will play a part in which a qualified Melbourne Cup late entry makes the trip to Australia to race at Flemington on the first Tuesday in November.
Victoria Racing Club has revamped and prizemoney boosted a popular race on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington as the new Australian Heritage Cup.
Ciaron Maher is “very happy” with the strength of his Melbourne Cup team as the VRC announced a total of 123 nominations for the race. SEE THE FULL LIST
Victorian Racing Tribunal orders new two-year disqualification for using a jigger on three horses to begin immediately, giving disgraced trainer Darren Weir seven days to relocate horses from his Trevenson Park pre-training property.
The Underwood Stakes and Turnbull Stakes have been pencilled in as Fawkner Park’s most likely path into the Caulfield Cup, but a jumpout next week could further shape the route.
Flemington is set for an Irish invasion on the first Tuesday in November with Magical Zoe the latest to enhance Melbourne Cup ambitions.
Irish star Vauban reignited Melbourne Cup redemption plans with victory in the Lonsdale Cup at York overnight.
The Irish horse rocketed to the top of Melbourne Cup betting after a spectacular 20-length win in a proven Cup lead-up race at the Curragh on Saturday.
The Map begins her Melbourne Cup campaign this weekend at Morphettville and the stable is excited following her latest jumpout.
Blow for OTI Racing as tendon injury rules out Kiwi-based gelding Mark Twain from the upcoming spring carnival.
Senior News Corp racing writer Ben Dorries chews the fat with seven-time Melbourne Cup winner and businessman Lloyd Williams who gives his take on a host of fascinating issues.
The race-eve tradition has been scratched for the second straight year, with organisers vowing to organise alternative celebrations. Find out why.
Willie Mullins’ desire to win the Melbourne Cup for Ireland is as strong as ever and the master trainer has tinkered with his approach to this year’s race with returning duo Vauban and Absurde.
Delta Goodrem has turned back the clock with a bold performance at the Melbourne Cup, but not everyone is happy.
This year’s Melbourne Cup is upon us and there are plenty of ways to stream the race that stops the nation so you don’t miss a moment.
Legendary jockey Damien Oliver has claimed a fairytale win on Melbourne Cup day after he got a reprieve for the big race.
Police have dragged protesters along the ground as they blocked one of the busiest entries into Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington.
A photo has emerged that shows a horse “lying lifeless” on a track at Flemington, days before the Melbourne Cup.
Form guide expert Mitch Lewis has revealed the obvious winner to take out the Melbourne Cup, but late news has sent a shockwave across the field.
Protesters have clashed with police at Flemington Racecourse resulting in wild arrest scenes shortly before the Melbourne Cup.
A big change has been brought in just in time for race day in Melbourne.
A racing identity has caused a stir with an extraordinary swipe at the “grubs” ruining the Melbourne Cup this year.
We’ve nailed down the winner of this year’s Melbourne Cup — and it’ll only take you a minute to find out how we got there.
The Melbourne Cup is upon us. Here’s everything you need to know about the horses to pick a winner in the race that stops the nation.
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.
A star-studded line-up will be providing entertainment ahead of the race that stops a nation, including Delta Goodrem.
Picking the winner of the Melbourne Cup is one of the toughest tasks in racing, but there are a couple of Irish-trained horses who seem to be standouts this year.
Champion jockey Damien Oliver has scoffed at talk of being the greatest of all time but revealed how he would like to be remembered, as his illustrious career nears its end.
Picking the winner of the Melbourne Cup is one of the toughest tasks in racing, but there are a couple of Irish-trained horses who seem to be standouts this year.
The big bets came flooding in during the annual Melbourne Cup Call of the Card with punters spending up big on one French mare.
Chris Waller has paid Jamie Kah an enormous compliment as she fights to rediscover her best in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.
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