King reigns in Cranbourne Cup to strengthen trainers’ bond
The win of King Magnus in the Cranbourne Cup was special for two reasons for training partners Robbie Griffiths and Mathew de Kock.
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Moody launches expletive-laden swipe at WA Premier
Champion trainer Peter Moody unleashed an astonishing verbal tirade on WA Premier Mark McGowan with the Perth racing carnival to be restricted to locals.
Price discovers winning formula for Our Playboy
Mick Price targeted the Cranbourne Cup for Our Playboy and two factors will make him hard to beat on Saturday.
Red needs ‘something special’ to beat Kiwi star
Ladies In Red has a tough task ahead of her when she takes on Kiwi star Bettor Twist for the first time in the Breeders Crown semi-final.
Gelagotis suspended for six weeks
Victorian trainer Peter Gelagotis will serve a six-week suspension after a ruling by the Victorian Racing Tribunal.
Cranbourne tips: Mankayan to man up
Mankayan can end a run of minor placings with a win while a Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained runner could provide value for punters in the Cranbourne Cup.
Sokolski already on Mission to win Melbourne Cup again
Melbourne Cup-winning owners Brae Sokolski and Ozzie Kheir already have their sights on the 2022 race after buying a high-profile raider in a surprise deal.
Racing Confidential: Champion pair back on top in the rankings
Recent Group 1 wins vault Chris Waller and James McDonald back to top of the prizemoney standings.
Record betting splurge on Cox Plate Carnival
The Moonee Valley Racing Club is also celebrating record betting numbers after last month’s successful two-day Cox Plate Carnival.
Weekend Best Bets: Hosier home and hosed
Macedon Lodge import Hosier can get punters off to a winning start and maintain his unbeaten record in Australia.
Zac ready to attack Cranbourne Cup
Jockey Zac Spain took his chance in the Blue Sapphire Stakes and will be out to make the most of another rich opportunity on Our Playboy in Saturday’s Cranbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup betting jumps again to massive $724m
Victoria Racing Club bosses were thrilled to report punters bet more than $720 million across the four days of last week’s Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Touch of Russia for Ozzie at Cranbourne
Ozzie Kheir won last week’s Melbourne Cup but the owner’s latest debutante will hit the track for trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young at Cranbourne on Saturday.
Quinny’s best bets for Saturday at Newcastle and Cranbourne
TAB resident ‘rain man’ Nick Quinn believes Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr can land another feature at Cranbourne on Saturday. BEST BETS, ANALYSIS
Pakenham tips Thursday: Royelle to rule the twilight
A lightly-raced runner from the Mick Kent stable can post another second-up win while jockey Jamie Mott will be out for more Pakenham success on Thursday.
Eurell chasing sentimental double at Cranbourne
Greg Eurell has already won the race named after his Cox Plate winner but is keen to notch his first win in the race named after his legendary sprinter Apache Cat at Cranbourne on Saturday.
McDonald tests negative after Melbourne Cup bash
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey James McDonald has returned a negative Covid test after attending a party that has produced more than a dozen cases of the virus.
Rich Cup an easier task for Cranbourne King
King Magnus took on Group 1 company at his last start but will drop back in class on his home track in Saturday’s $500,000 Cranbourne Cup.
Bendigo tips: Hann with an Extremely good chance
Trainer Kym Hann can produce a victory for the locals in the third race of Wednesday’s Bendigo meeting.
Fewer internationals no worries for spring punters
Racing Victoria boss Brian Kruger reported Spring Carnival betting turnover numbers were strong despite fewer international runners and Racing NSW’s attempt to derail Melbourne’s peak period.
$1m Melbourne summer sprint revamp
Racing Victoria has unveiled a $1m Summer Sprint Series to attract the best sprinters in training across Melbourne’s busy Christmas and New Year racing period.
Hamilton tips: Go Deep with McEvoy team
Ballarat trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy could make a meaningful contribution for punters at Tuesday’s meeting at Hamilton.
JMac and four other star hoops await Covid clearance
Melbourne Cup winning celebrations have forced James McDonald and four other jockeys to undergo Covid tests before they are able to ride again.
Why the Melbourne Cup won’t change Chris Waller
Chris Waller has won plenty of big races during his career and now he’s a Melbourne Cup winner, courtesy of Verry Elleegant, but will winning Australia’s greatest race change him?
Moe tips: Jamie Mott set to Star on Monday
Jett Hatton gives his best, next best and value bet for Moe’s Monday meeting along with a jockey worth following.
Cranbourne Cup backups for Flemington winners
The Cranbourne Cup moves to a stand-alone meeting next Saturday and two Flemington Stakes Day winners are set to back up in the $500,000 feature event.
Top 10 rides of the Melbourne Cup carnival
The 2021 Melbourne Cup carnival is over and it’s time to hand out the gongs for the best rides over the four big days.
Ben Dorries on the magic moments of Melbourne Cup week
Jockeys James McDonald and Damien Oliver were the rolled-gold stars of Melbourne Cup week but there were plenty of wonderful moments.
J-Mac’s amazing feat sealed with hug from idol
James McDonald rode his 10th winner to rewrite Melbourne Cup carnival history and it was fitting the jockey he took the record from shared the moment with him.
McDonald claims record win with perfect Zaaki ride
James McDonald capped a remarkable week when he secured the Cup Week record for most wins on classy import Zaaki in the Mackinnon Stakes.
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