Bates’ classy response to shock Pride Of Jenni axing
Pride Of Jenni’s owner Tony Ottobre explains why jockey Declan Bates has lost the ride on the star mare for Saturday’s Group 1 Champions Mile at Flemington.
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Stokes eyes Oaks heist with Femminile
Phillip Stokes filly Femminile could be the forgotten horse in the Group 1 VRC Oaks on Thursday.
Darn tricky task for Discreet in VRC Oaks
Too Darn Discreet will need to overcome negative recent history if she is to win Thursday’s $1m VRC Oaks at Flemington.
Filly who busted Kah’s nose has no excuses in Oaks
Hurry Curry remains a “live hope” for the Oaks despite missing a key lead-up run after throwing her head back into Jamie Kah’s face.
How lucky mum of two landed $3.2m Melbourne Cup windfall
A Victorian mother of two has revealed how she picked the first four in the Melbourne Cup, which delivered a life-changing $3.2m payout.
Cozamanis plots VRC Oaks boilover with filly
Byron Cozamanis is excited to have a runner in the VRC Oaks and is dreaming of a breakthrough Group 1 victory.
Melbourne Cup trailblazer Laxon becomes a legend
Sheila Laxon was distraught days ago when one of her runners was scratched from the Melbourne, but now she has a second triumph from two attempts.
Mullins left with mixed feelings as Vauban fails again
Irish raider Vauban was disappointing again in the Melbourne Cup but trainer Willie Mullins was thrilled with the performance of Absurbe.
Dolan in full voice on Melbourne Cup stage
He sang one of his songs on The Voice, and Robbie Dolan celebrated his shock Melbourne Cup win with a hug from Irish singing star Ronan Keating.
Right choices lead to fairytale Melbourne Cup win
Knight’s Choice has pulled off a long-shot win in the Melbourne Cup to deliver a fairytale result for his owners, trainers and jockey.
Gallant Star dominates to win the Barn Dance
The Brett Robb-trained Gallant Star was a cut above in the $250,000 Barn Dance.
Berry masterclass guides Gringotts to victory in the Big Dance
Trainer Ciaron Maher has earmarked Gringotts a star of the future following his victory in the $3m Big Dance at Randwick on Melbourne Cup Day.
What the jockeys said: 2024 Melbourne Cup
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday.
Gallant Star handed the greatest of praise after Barn Dance
Trainer Brett Robb was lost for words after Gallant Star turned in a masterful performance to win the Barn Dance at Royal Randwick on Tuesday.
O’Neill to add another chapter to rollercoaster Melbourne Cup story
Owner John O’Neill has been through both the good and bad during his enduring Melbourne Cup story.
Letts honoured with Melbourne Cup Day feature
Ever since he won the first of his two Melbourne Cups on Piping Lane in 1972, John Letts has had a love affair with the race that stops the nation that will stand the test of time.
Star jockey insists Vauban has best form in Cup
William Buick has ridden some top horses in the Melbourne Cup but labelled Vauban the “classiest” of them all.
Armchair guide: Melbourne Cup runner analysis and tips
Racenet’s Clinton Payne presents his tips and form assessment for each of the runners in Tuesday’s $8.56m Melbourne Cup at Flemington.
Waller talks up his five Melbourne Cup hopes
Chris Waller has two runners at the pointy end of Melbourne Cup betting but isn’t ruling out the chances of his remaining contenders.
‘Let’s get it right this time’: Mullins has unfinished Cup business
Willie Mullins says he has learned from mistakes made in 2023 with Vauban and Absurde ahead of this year’s Melbourne Cup tilt.
Scottish superfan from US returns for Melbourne Cup
A racing superfan from Scotland who moved to the US returned to Melbourne for the Flemington carnival after a shock result in last year’s Fashions on the Field.
SA trainers Map out path to Melbourne Cup dream
South Australia will have its first Melbourne Cup runner in 15 years and trainers Dan Clarken and Oopy MacGillivray have done all they can to ensure The Map is primed to peak.
How ‘Wendy in Wonderland’ became a Cup winner with Bart
This is the incredible story of how a larrikin Darwin schoolteacher combined with Cups King Bart Cummings to win the Melbourne Cup with Rogan Josh 25 years ago.
Weld’s magic touch for jockey as dad makes surprise visit
A touch of Dermot Weld magic could help drive Robbie Dolan to a shock Melbourne Cup win with his first ride in the big race.
‘It would be fantastic’: McEvoy aiming to join Cup legends
Only two jockeys in the 163-year history have won the Melbourne Cup four times. Kerrin McEvoy will be out to join them on Tuesday.
Atzeni’s emotional Cup tribute to fallen ’brother’
Andrea Atzeni made an emotional trip home to Italy to see the parents of his great mate Stefano Cherchi, and will strive to honour the fallen jockey with a Melbourne Cup victory.
Moroney opens up about the three ‘bullets’ he dodged
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Mike Moroney believes someone must be watching over him as he details the serious health “bullets” he survived this year.
The facts and figures of the Melbourne Cup
Tuesday’s 164th running of the Melbourne Cup will see 24 finely tuned equine athletes line up for the race which stops the nation – it’s no ordinary event.
WATCH: The key Melbourne Cup lead-up races
He was favourite in last year’s Melbourne Cup and finished 14th, but Vauban looks the best of the raiders and can make amends.
Cup craving burns brighter than ever for Purton after heartbreak
Zac Purton will this season eclipse the legendary Douglas Whyte for the most winners in Hong Kong racing history, but for everything he has achieved in Asia, he is yet to add a Melbourne Cup to his huge trophy cabinet.
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