Tragedy as Melbourne Cup horse dies
The Melbourne Cup has been rocked by Anthony Van Dyck’s death after the horse broke down during the race that stops the nation.
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Aussies mark ‘strange’ Cup Day
Crowds were not allowed at the iconic Flemington Racecourse this year, but the didn’t stop the shenanigans continuing off the track.
Celebrity thrills and spills from the Melbourne Cup
From a shock marriage proposal to big-name snubs and celebrity flirtations, plenty of VIP moments have had tongues wagging in the Birdcage on Melbourne Cup days. WATCH: Confidential chats to celebs in the virtual Birdcage.
Where is Cup fairy floss girl now?
The Melbourne Cup has created its fair share of iconic characters but one that stands out was the stunning brunette who became know as “fairy floss girl”.
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Fawkner’s coming-of-age Cup party
LLOYD Williams’s single-minded pursuit of the Melbourne Cup usually means that the Caulfield Cup is an after-thought – but not this year.
Dandino primed to conquer Cup
BOOM Irish stayer Dandino has completed a faultless Caulfield Cup preparation, leaving Paul Francis with an extreme bout of feature race nerves.
Hawk spurs owners’ trophy cabinet
FROM battling to win the Prostate Awareness Handicap at Kembla, Hawkspur’s owners David and Puglisi have eyes on spring’s two big prizes.
Shinn to ride Fiorente in Plate
CUP FACTS/SPEED MAP: GAI Waterhouse has confirmed Blake Shinn as the replacement jockey for Damien Oliver on Fiorente in the Cox Plate next week.
Hayes’ tweet vindication over Ollie
DESPITE a social media backlash at welcoming Damien Oliver back to racing with open arms, David Hayes has no regrets at supporting the fallen jockey.
Kerrin chases perfect Group 1 week
SPEED MAP: CHAMPION jockey Kerrin McEvoy can continue his Group 1 “golden run” when he partners Julienas in the Caulfield Cup on Saturday.
Maluckyday’s second shot at life
THERE will be no third Melbourne Cup this year for Maluckyday but a City Tattersalls Club Handicap win at Randwick would be just as big a triumph.
Multi-million dollar raiders take flight
WERRIBEE International Horse Centre will be at virtual capacity from Saturday as 11 more northern raiders prepare to fly into Melbourne for the spring carnival.
Hawkspur’s horror Caulfield Cup alley
LATEST BETTING: CAULFIELD Cup favourite Hawkspur had a shocker at this morning’s barrier draw, coming up with gate 16 for Saturday’s feature race.
Gate only barrier for flying Dandino
Caulfield Cup second-favourite Dandino can live up to his soaring reputation with a top-three finish – pending today’s crucial barrier draw.
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