Melbourne Cup first to last predictions
Three internationals are jostling for Melbourne Cup favouritism – which one of them will emerge on top? Or can a local repel the raiders again? Chris Vernuccio predicts the finishing order.
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Jockey’s record fine for Cup controversy
A champion Aussie jockey has sensationally been banned and fined following a Melbourne Cup scandal that went overlooked.
Disgusted reaction after Cup horse dies
Anti-racing activists have erupted in a fit of fury as they condemned the “sickening” death of another Melbourne Cup horse.
Twilight Payment wins the Melbourne Cup
Twilight Payment has won the Melbourne Cup in a thrilling finish, holding off Tiger Moth in heroic fashion.
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Williams’ five-star Cup barrier draw
OWNER Lloyd Williams fared best from the barrier draw for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup, with five of his six runners drawing inside barrier 10.
Import scores as Jet crashes
YOUNG trainer Andrew Balding jetted almost 17,000km from England to taste Group 1 success with a horse his mother bred, Side Glance.
Fiorente firms after barrier draw
GAI Waterhouse’s Fiorente remains the best chance to keep Australian sport’s most prized trophy, the Melbourne Cup, from falling into foreign hands.
Gai’s French kiss and lip service
TRAINER Alain De Royer Dupre has already stolen our Melbourne Cup with Americain, now he looks like he’s trying to muscle in on our favourite female trainer, Gai Waterhouse.
Ken Callander: ride the Jet stream
AUSTRALIA’S favourite tipster, Ken Callander, backs Jet Away to win today’s Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington and make Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup field.
Clarry defends Demi Derby Day run
WHILE most trainers have avoided running the leading Melbourne Cup hopes on Derby day, Clarry Conners always had Dear Demi set to run today.
Hugh trifecta: Derby, Cup and baby
BEFORE the end of the year, champion jockey Hugh Bowman could have won his third Victoria Derby, his first Melbourne Cup – and become a new father.
Owen: Red Devil to Brown Panther
HE won the UEFA Cup, FA Cup, and played at a World Cup – now Michael Owen is chasing his first Melbourne Cup.
Gai’s Cup hopes: glory or upset
GAI Waterhouse will have a foot in two camps – proven and inexperienced – when Fiorente and Tres Blue bid for Melbourne Cup glory on Tuesday.
Mount Athos or Mount Etna?
INSIDE RUNNING: COULD be some interesting glances between Luca Cumani and visiting jockey Jamie Spencer this week after a public spat last month.
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