Mercury soars in Melbourne for Cup Day
The easing of lockdown restrictions has come at the right time for Melburnians to enjoy an unusual Cup Day – at least weather wise.
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How AFL star fell for racing princess
Brad Green was still reeling from the tragic death of his wife five months earlier when he met Channel 10’s Caty Price.
Expert‘s top five tips for the Cup
Form guides can be complex even before a glass of champagne. One expert has taken the hard work out of things and prepared his five top tips.
Francesca Cumani‘s big Melbourne Cup tip
Francesca Cumani is joining 10s Melbourne Cup coverage from her rural retreat in England this year and thinks she’s tipped a winner.
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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.
Aussie debut set to test Simenon
IRISH trainer Willie Mullins is satisfied with Simenon ahead of Saturday’s Herbert Power Stakes — but holds no great expectations over the 2400m trip.
McEvoy’s inside oil on Simenon
KERRIN McEvoy will use advice given to him by legendary English jockey Johnny Murtagh when he rides Irish stayer Simenon in the Herbert Power Stakes.
Gun jockey snaps up Dandino Cup ride
AUSTRALIAN-owned international Dandino underlined rising Caulfield Cup claims with sizzling work at Werribee today.
Turnbull stars head Cup acceptors
FORM experts will be trawling through replays of last Saturday’s cracking Group 1 Turnbull Stakes race after almost the entire field were among first acceptors for the Melbourne Cup released today.
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