Taylor prepared to wait to showcase Boom filly in city
An unbeaten filly comes to town with the huge wraps for a North Queensland galloper but heavy rain could delay her appearance.
Punters Life
Price: No excuses for I’m Thunderstruck in Cox Plate
Hundreds of tricky decisions have provided I’m Thunderstruck with a chance for a huge reward in Saturday’s $5m Cox Plate.
RETIRED: Champion mare Verry Elleegant has run her last race
Australian racing superstar and 2021 Melbourne Cup heroine Verry Elleegant has been retired.
Durston rider locked in for Melbourne Cup
Chris Waller has confirmed a new Melbourne Cup jockey for Caulfield Cup winner Durston.
Ryan: ‘It’s got me beat why he is not favourite’
In-form trainer Gerald Ryan is stunned his galloper is not on top of betting markets for the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes.
Could The Everest be worth $20 million in 2023?
Racing NSW supremo Peter V’landys has vowed to continue growing The Everest and there’s speculation the race may be worth as much as $20m next year.
Nature Strip to have one more start this spring
Champion Nature Strip will continue race his preparation this spring carnival despite his defeat in The Everest
Has Giga Kick Everest win signalled changing of the guard?
The impressive win of unbeaten gelding Giga Kick in Saturday’s The Everest at Randwick may well have been the changing of the sprinting guard.
Cup upset doesn’t disappoint for heaving Caulfield crowd
Punters were excited to be back on track for the Caulfield Cup after being forced to stay away for the past two years.
Owner eyes off Caulfield Cup, Everest and Cox Plate trifecta
Owner Noel Greenhalgh has already won five Group 1s and his wife recently won another, but he is now eyeing off another three in the space of just seven days.
30 years on Shane Dye doubles down on Cup ride: ‘I never went too wide’
Shane Dye was narrowly beaten on Veandercross in the 1992 Caulfield Cup in one of the most controversial rides in history – he doubles down and maintains he did very little wrong.
The Everest field finalised as Ingratiating takes last slot
The final piece of The Everest puzzle has fallen into place with Ingratiating being announced as the Godolphin representative in Saturday’s $15m race.
Elliptical owners happy for trainers to lead Cox Plate $200,000 late fee discussion
Owners of Caulfield Guineas runner-up Elliptical will be guided by trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman on whether to consider stumping up a hefty $200,000 late fee into the Cox Plate.
Nature Strip closing in on Winx’s record
Nature Strip set to go back-to-back in The Everest
Godolphin to choose their Everest runner
Godolphin brains trust meets Monday to select their Everest runner while Anamoe is right on track for the Cox Plate
Cup favourite Deauville Legend ‘in peak condition’ ahead of long-haul flight
English trainer James Ferguson has Melbourne Cup equal favourite Deauville Legend in “peak condition” to land at Werribee in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Spring blackbook: Horses to follow from Caulfield
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs the rule over last Saturday’s triple Group 1 meeting at Caulfield.
First pics: Mighty Winx becomes ‘super mum’ with filly foal
Four-time Cox Plate champion Winx has finally become a mum after delivering a filly foal. See the first pictures.
Anamoe to make statement in Might And Power ‘clash of the titans’
Group 1 collector James McDonald is adamant Godolphin superstar Anamoe “will come out on top” in the Might And Power at Caulfield.
Private Eye becomes 11th horse into $15m The Everest
Following a brilliant straight track win at Flemington last Saturday Private Eye has become the 11th horse to be included in the $15m TAB The Everest field.
Stewards to conduct race-eve track inspection of Randwick
Racing NSW chief steward Marc Van Gestel will conduct a track inspection of Royal Randwick on Friday with the course already in the heavy 10 range
Anamoe to take on seven rivals in Might And Power
After winning back-to-back Group 1s in Sydney, Godolphin star Anamoe will look to bring his hot form to Melbourne.
Berry chooses Caulfield Cup over Everest day
Tommy Berry will sacrifice the ride aboard one of his favourite horses on Everest day to chase his first win in the Caulfield Cup.
Shane Warne horse owner has sights on Caulfield Guineas
Queenslander Jarred Magnabosco, who came to national attention when he raced a horse part-owned by Shane Warne, is aiming to snare the Caulfield Guineas with a leading contender.
Injured Cup horse spends second night with vet
Vets kept Tralee Rose at a Werribee veterinary clinic for a second night as she recovers from a laceration suffered in the Melbourne Cup.
Vegan activist’s furious Cup Day protest
A vegan activist who achieved social media fame by smearing herself with blood made a bold protest at the races on Melbourne Cup Day.
Bookie’s spectacular $5.6m Cup blunder
Some bookies breathed a sigh of relief when Incentivise didn’t cross the post first, but one agency still suffered a very costly nightmare.
Brutal photos show Melbourne Cup truth
A Melbourne Cup runner was accused of making one of the biggest blunders in the history of the race. These photos show the ugly truth.
Crazy odds for Melbourne Cup trifecta
Verry Elleegant caused an upset to win the Melbourne Cup and punters could have made a fortune if they nailed the winner and trifecta.
Dramatic late Melbourne Cup betting move
The Melbourne Cup is here, and if you’re wondering who to bet on, we’ve got you covered with our ultimate runner-by-runner form guide.
23 horses wiped out in 60 seconds
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.
How to live stream the Melbourne Cup
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.
‘On the champs early’: Ten star’s golden cross
Channel 10 star Natasha Exelby was in fine form when she fronted the camera for a live TV cross from Flemington on Cup Day.
Last word: Incentivise far from invincible
Hot favourite Incentivise appears to have a stranglehold on the Cup, but rival connections haven’t ruled themselves out.
Who to bet on other than the Cup favourite
There are plenty of ways to win some cash on Melbourne Cup day — here are the best bets to make if you’re looking to get creative.
Odds, tips for every race on Melbourne Cup day
One of the biggest days on Australia’s sporting calendar is almost here and there are plenty more races than just the Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup field, barrier draw confirmed
Punters have all the Melbourne Cup information they need after a major announcement as racing fans mull over where to splash their cash.
‘Disgrace’: Melbourne Cup tragedy laid bare
For all the fanfare and fancy outfits that are synonymous with the Melbourne Cup, there’s a dark side to the race that stops the nation.
Ultimate form guide for $7.5m Golden Eagle
Sydney will still put on a show in the middle of the Melbourne Cup carnival as Rosehill hosts the star-studded Golden Eagle.
Runner-by-runner Victoria Derby form guide
All eyes are looking ahead to the Melbourne Cup but there’s a massive day of racing at Flemington on Saturday, headlined by the Victoria Derby.
AFL icon embroiled in Melbourne Cup war
Denis Pagan was a fearsome personality in the footy world and he’s not backing down when it comes to people questioning his racing pedigree.
Melbourne Cup is a two-horse race
Australia’s greatest horse race has a 24-strong field but punters have already narrowed the field down to just two likely winners.
Likely field for 2021 Melbourne Cup
Some high-profile foreign raiders are likely to miss out on a spot in the field for the 2021 Melbourne Cup with the field taking shape.
Sad twist in ‘horror’ Melbourne Cup blow
A jockey’s rotten luck got even worse as the Melbourne Cup copped a fresh blow, with news an overseas challenger had been hurt.
Melbourne Cup contender cruelly rubbed out
The Melbourne Cup is edging closer but it’s bad news for the Danny O’Brien-trained Young Werther, who has been ruled out with injury.
Cox Plate 2021: Start time, how to watch
The Cox Plate is one of biggest races on the Australian racing calendar. Here are all the details so you don’t miss the race.
Medical dramas flip Cox Plate on its head
The Cox Plate is facing a major drama that has left one of the favourites for the famous race under threat of being scratched.
Big winners in Cox Plate barrier draw
The spring racing carnival is in full swing as we head towards Saturday’s Cox Plate, with the full field and barrier draw revealed.
Jockey handed big fine for illegal act
A jockey competing in The Everest was handed a massive fine for breaking whip rules, the sixth time he’d been charged in 12 months.
Late curveball shakes up $15m climb to Everest
As runners prepare for the world’s richest horse race on turf in Saturday’s Everest, Sydney’s wild weather could mix things up.
Caulfield Cup form guide: Runner-by-runner preview
Ahead of the Caulfield Cup on Saturday, here’s everything you need to know about one of the biggest horse races on the calendar.
Is Olympic hero faster than a racehorse?
Australian Olympic sprinter Rohan Browning took on a racehorse ahead of The Everest, which takes place at Randwick this weekend.
The Everest: Full field, barrier draw for $15m race
The barrier draw for The Everest has been released, and it’s good news for last year’s winner in the $15m blockbuster race.
What the frock! Sydney’s big day is off
The biggest day on the Sydney racing calendar has fallen victim to the wild weather. So what happens to the Golden Slipper now?
Aussie jockey is ‘son dad never had’
Kayla Nisbet and her five sisters grew up at Canberra racecourse but she’s the only one who followed her dad into the sport.
How many horses have died in the Cup
After today’s death of Anthony Van Dyck, here’s how many horses have died in the Melbourne Cup.
Punter’s huge bet on hot Cup contender
One punter is hoping Jamie Kah will follow in Michelle Payne’s footsteps, putting their faith in a jockey in the form of her life.
Bloody protest on eve of Melbourne Cup
Protesters have held a bloody demonstration outside Flemington Racecourse the day before the Melbourne Cup.
Expert reveals best bet on Cup Day
Save a bit of your hard-earned for some of the other races at Flemington today – in particular this horse who looks “hard to beat”.
Melbourne Cup look that is ‘never OK’
Looking good at the races is more important than winning any cash, so we’ve got the guys covered with the perfect fashion cheat sheet.
Barrier disaster shakes up Cup favourites
The 24-horse field for this year’s Melbourne Cup is set but the pre-draw favourite has come back to the pack with a nightmare barrier draw.
Cup torture: ‘Don’t know I can do this again’
Every trainer thinks their horse is a chance to win the Melbourne Cup but there are some runners the connections are particularly wary of.
Dummies guide to Melbourne Cup betting
Picking a winner is only half the battle on Melbourne Cup day, but we’ve got all you once-a-year punters covered when it comes to making a bet.
Melbourne Cup frauds don’t stand a chance
Punters may be thinking about having a flutter on a couple of fancied Melbourne Cup hotshots, but Lloyd Williams has a warning for them.
‘Horrifying’ fall nearly ended Cup dream
There’s one horse in the Melbourne Cup field that well and truly defied the odds to be there after a terrifying fall last year.
Best betting strategy for Victoria Derby
With light showers predicted for Saturday’s Victoria Derby, the unpredictable conditions will make for some compelling viewing.
Star jockey names Melbourne Cup danger
After his Cox Plate victory, star jockey Glen Boss has identified which rival poses the biggest threat ahead of the Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup scramble off and running
The race that stops the nation is only one week away with the mad scramble officially underway to secure a spot in the famous race.
‘Russian’ renegade targets Aussie triumph
A “Russian” heads into the Cox Plate as the heavy favourite, but Melbourne’s wild weather is expected to cause havoc in the marquee race.
Young gun: ‘He should be winning this’
Our expert has combed the field in every race on Cox Plate Day and found the safest bet – and the best value runner.
Runner dumped in Cox Plate drama
A leading trainer has been left in shock after a horse was sensationally axed from Australia’s richest weight-for-age race.
Classique Legend wins $15m blockbuster
After 12 horses battled it out for The Everest, Classique Legend secured victory in the highly-anticipated $15 million race at Randwick.
Verry Elleegant secures thrilling $3m win
After 18 runners battled it out in Melbourne, Verry Elleegant emerged the victor from Saturday’s enthralling Caulfield Cup.
‘The one to beat’ in Caulfield Cup
The most glorious time of the year for racing is upon us as punters prepare for today’s Caulfield Cup. Check out the field and tips here.
Why Everest favourite won’t run a place
Australia’s richest horse race is nearly here and while only one will climb Everest, there’s millions of dollars in prize money to be splashed around.
Favourites get Everest rub of the green
The richest horse race Down Under is set and raring to go with the favourites enjoying stellar lucky when it came to the barrier draw.
Punter’s drunken error lands him $600k
The mother of all typos resulted in one lucky punter receiving 10 times the payout he was expecting on a long-odds quinella.
Jockey suspended for bizarre whipping
Jockeys are often suspended for excessively whipping their own horses, but it’s not often one is caught out whipping a rival horse.
Oaks Day 2019: Race-by-race guide
The Spring Carnival continues with Oaks Day on Thursday — and we’ve got tips and horses to watch in all nine races.
‘Horrified’ reaction to jockey’s conduct
The jockey riding the horse that came second in the Melbourne Cup has been suspended and fined for his treatment of Prince of Arran.
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