Michael Maguire

How many Melbourne Cups has Blaike McDougall won?

Blaike McDougall isn't quite a household name among casual punters, but how many times has he won the Melbourne Cup? Let's have a look at...

Which barrier has the most Melbourne Cup wins?

HorseBetting.com.au takes a look at some of the key stats surrounding the 2023 Melbourne Cup, including which barriers have delivered the most winners.
Vow And Declare

What age is best for Melbourne Cup winners?

HorseBetting.com.au takes a look at some of the big questions behind the 2023 Melbourne Cup, including which age bracket has had the most success in...
Rain Lover - Melbourne Cup betting news

What is the biggest winning margin in the Melbourne Cup?

HorseBetting.com.au takes a look at the facts and figures surrounding the 2023 Melbourne Cup, including the biggest winning margin in the history of the great...
Makybe Diva Melbourne Cup

Which horse has won the most Melbourne Cups?

HorseBetting.com.au continues its coverage of the 2023 Melbourne Cup with a look back at the most successful horses in the history of the race.

Which online bookmaker has the best Melbourne Cup odds?

HorseBetting.com.au takes you through everything you need to know about 2023 Melbourne Cup betting, including which online bookie has the best odds for the big...
Bart Cummings

Which trainer has won the most Melbourne Cups?

As the 2023 Melbourne Cup approaches, HorseBetting.com.au takes a look at the most successful horse trainers in the history of the race that stops a...
Verry Elleegant wins 2021 Melbourne Cup

Who won the 2021 Melbourne Cup?

The 2021 Melbourne Cup was a big one for several reasons. The crowds were back, the sun was out, and we had one of the...
Sunlight runs at the Gold Coast

Sunlight first, daylight second in Golden Slipper

One punter will receive a hefty collect after wagering $400, at $18, on Sunlight in early Slipper betting.
NZ star Night's Watch

NZ racing wrap: Romancer on the comeback trail

As the Redwood gelding works back from a leg injury, connections of Night's Watch are expecting yet another win this weekend.
NZ horse Leading Role

Hastings return for Leading Role

After a strong run on Tarzino Trophy day, the promising Darci Brahma gelding is headed back to Hastings in search of group success.
Mick Dee and Aloisia

Aloisia Oaks bound

Connections are expecting a big spring campaign from the three-year-old daughter of Azamour.
Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne

Racing Victoria launches spring carnival in Melbourne

There were stars aplenty on show at Albert Park on Friday as Racing Victoria officially opened the 2017 Spring Racing Carnival.
NZ Group One contender Authentic Paddy

NZ racing wrap: Paddy in fine shape for Tarzino

All the latest news snippets from the NZ Racing Desk, including Authentic Paddy's Tarzino Trophy tilt and Jon Snow's Memsie Stakes prospects.
New Zealand horse Endean Rose

Group One hope back in action

The promising daughter of Zavabeel will resume at Hawke's Bay this weekend with the Group One Livamol Classic in her sights.
Sensible Princess, trained by Fraser Auret

Time for Sensible Princess to shine at stakes level

After an impressive winter campaign, Fraser Auret's late-blooming mare in on track for a breakout spring season.
Encosta De Lago gelding Simply Optimistic

Optimism about costly 3YO’s future

Trainer Brendan Hawtin says the expensive gelding has shown enough already to suggest he can match it with the best in his age bracket.
Winx wins 2016 Cox Plate

Massive $5 odds on Winx for new customers at Topbetta

First-time bettors at Topbetta.com.au can enjoy an enormous payout boost on champion mare Winx to win Saturday's Chelmsford Stakes.
NZ galloper Kawi

NZ racing wrap: Waddell out to make amends on Kawi

Self-critical jockey Jason Waddell has shouldered the blame for a missed opportunity last time out and wants to square the ledger at Hastings.
Sacred Rebel, trained by Tony Pike

Unbeaten 3YOs kick off Guineas campaign

Trainer Tony Pike believes Sophie's Choice could be the biggest threat to his unbeaten three-year-olds at Hastings this weekend.
Swissta NZ racehorse

Smart 4YO on trail of stakes success

The son of Swiss Ace claimed some big wins last campaign, so connections are expecting big things from his four-year-old season.
Sophie's Choice and Sir Colin Mead

Sophie’s Choice in tribute race to Sir Colin

In a fitting tribute to an All Blacks great, Sophie's Choice will run at Hastings this weekend in a race dedicated to her late part-owner.
New Zealand racehorse Astroturf

Trainer in Astroturf’s camp

Michael Daly has two horses running in the Talleys Handicap on Friday, but it is Astroturf he rates as the best chance at a win.
Morphettville racecourse in Adelaide, South Australia

Bookies unhappy as Racing.com lands $6m South Australia deal

RACING.COM has secured a big-money deal for the broadcast rights to South Australian horse racing. The seven-year agreement, which comes into effect next month, will...
Crownbet Market movers

Market movers for Saturday racing at Ipswich, MV & Rosehill

IPSWICH, Moonee Valley and Rosehill Gardens are the three big meetings in Australian horse racing fans this weekend. Keep abreast of the latest online betting...