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.
Punters Life
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.
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