Melbourne Cup
G’day, Merv: How a country town helped Tiger great rebuild his life
Richmond premiership player Merv Keane has returned to Wycheproof as an ambassador for the Melbourne Cup tour. He reconnected with the town since the tragic death of his daughter Emily and wife Kaye.
- by Danny Russell
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How a Melbourne Cup windfall brought the great Arthur Boyd into my life
As his landscapes return to the Bundanon Art Museum, I reconnected with a print that I’ve taken with me around the world.
- by Julie Power
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Sydney emergency
Colleagues distraught at drowning of ‘kind-hearted soul’
Kaushik Chatterjee’s death has shocked friends and co-workers after he got into strife at a remote Ku-ring-gai beach.
- by Carrie Fellner
Victorian racing’s war of words heats up
Two of the racing industry’s key figures have gone head-to-head over the appointment of Racing Victoria’s new chair.
- by Peter Ryan
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Cybersecurity
Victoria Racing Club suffers cyberattack
Chief executive Steve Rosich said “an unauthorised third party” had accessed the club’s system.
- by Lachlan Abbott
‘It shocked me’: The series of events that ended Michelle Payne’s riding career
The first woman to ride the winner of the Melbourne Cup has revealed why she is walking away from a career that made her a household name.
- by Danny Russell
‘It’s not an ideal lead-up’: Horse death casts shadow over Warrnambool carnival
Warrnambool Racing Club was left reeling after a former Melbourne Cup runner had to be euthanised on Monday and two jumps races were called off because of safety concerns. But the club is confident they can overcome the setbacks in time for the May carnival.
- by Danny Russell
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Horse racing
The moment a billionaire lost his bid to topple Racing Victoria’s board
Racehorse owner Jonathan Munz’s push for a spill fell short at a dramatic special general meeting on Wednesday.
- by Danny Russell
Verry Elleegant’s journey from triumph to tragedy: How a one in 1000 chance caused champion mare’s death
The racing world is still coming to terms with the shock death of the former Melbourne Cup winner while giving birth to her first foal. The reason was an extremely rare complication.
- by Adam Pengilly
Nine to become new home of the Melbourne Cup
Broadcast rights for the Melbourne Cup have been secured by the Nine Network, striking a deal with the Victoria Racing Club and Tabcorp.
- by Calum Jaspan and Amelia McGuire
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Horse racing
‘To lose her is devastating’: Racing world mourns Verry Elleegant
Champion trainer Chris Waller confirmed the eight-year-old mare, which won the 2021 Melbourne Cup, had died while foaling in Ireland.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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