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Racing Victoria Makes Big Changes To The Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup, it is the race that stops the nation on the first Tuesday of November and it is our showpiece race each and...
RV Ramps Up Review Into Overseas Horse Deaths
Racing Victoria says animal welfare is its main focus as it conducts a review into the spate of international horse deaths during the spring carnival.
RV Investigating Melbourne Cup Horse Death
A post mortem will be conducted on Anthony Van Dyck after the European stayer became the latest Melbourne Cup fatality.
Munce Tipping Anthony Van Dyck To Win Cup
Chris Munce won a Melbourne Cup as a jockey aboard Jezabeel and he is tipping English Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck to capture Australia's famous...
Mixed Fortunes For Aidan O’Brien At Draw
English Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck is predicted to start an outright favourite to deliver Aidan O'Brien his maiden win in a Melbourne Cup.
Aidan O’Brien Pair Want Firm Track For Cup
Aidan O'Brien's travelling foreman T J Comerford is hoping a firm Flemington track will help the Irish stable in its bid for a first Melbourne...
Barrier An Obstacle For Anthony Van Dyck
Although Anthony Van Dyck has drawn an outside barrier in the Caulfield Cup, he has thrived at Werribee and his stable believe he's ready to...
Moroney Chirpy Over Chapada’s Cup Chances
Mike Moroney has scratched Aktau from the Caulfield Cup due to injury but he's upbeat his remaining runner Chapada can give him his first win...
Irish Spring Raiders Cleared To Compete
Caulfield Cup favourite Anthony Van Dyck is among a group of Aidan and Joseph O'Brien-trained horses cleared to race following out of competition testing.
O’Brien’s Spring Raiders Pass First Test
Six horses from the stable of champion Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien have blown out the cobwebs with a course proper workout at Werribee.
Raiders Arrive And Kah Picks Up Key Ride
A contingent of 29 northern hemisphere raiders have arrived safely in Melbourne overnight as a key Cups ride was announced.
Overseas Cup Raiders On Way To Melbourne
A valuable planeload of northern hemisphere raiders, headed by Aidan O'Brien's stars, is expected to arrive late this week for the spring carnival.
Highest Cup First Acceptances In A Decade
Although international numbers are down, racing officials are thrilled that there is the highest number of first acceptances for a Melbourne Cup in ten years.
Aidan O’Brien Sending Stars To Melbourne
Irish master trainer Aidan O'Brien has placed six horses into quarantine for the Melbourne spring carnival headed by 2019 Epsom Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck.
English Derby Winner Top Weight For Cup
Handicaps have been released for the Melbourne Cup with English Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck given the distinction of being allocated top weight.
Anthony Van Dyck is a Derby first at the Hong Kong International Races
It was the master Italian breeder Federico Tesio who once remarked that the existence of the thoroughbred depended on a single criterion, namely the winning...
Derby winner leads O’Brien Hong Kong team
Anthony Van Dyck is likely to head Aidan O'Brien's team for the Hong Kong International races.
O’Brien to field strong team at Breeders
Trainer Aidan O'Brien has confirmed the Filly & Mare Turf as the intended Breeders' Cup target for brilliant filly Magical.
Cox Plate attracts 187 nominations
The $5 million Cox Plate at The Valley has attracted 187 nominations including 27 internationally trained horses.
John Gosden respects Enable’s opposition
Trainer John Gosden has respect for Enable's rivals and is not taking the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes for granted.
NZ connection to O’Brien’s seventh Derby winner
It was business as usual for perennial champion trainer Aidan O’Brien as Anthony Van Dyck gave him a record-equalling seventh victory in the Group 1...
Anthony Van Dyck storms to Derby victory
Anthony Van Dyck has won the Epsom Derby, giving acclaimed trainer Aidan O'Brien a record-equalling seventh winner in the prestigious race.
Sir Dragonet heads O’Brien Derby assault
Chester Vase winner Sir Dragonet heads trainer Aidan O'Brien's seven runners in a field of 13 declared for the Derby at Epsom.
New Zealand interest in Epsom Derby
Anthonyt Van Dyck, a half brother to a New Zealand champion sprinter, is among the leading contenders for the Derby at Epsom.