Tag: 'Melbourne Cup'

Half Yours

Caulfield Cup weight penalties dished out after group wins

Caulfield Cup weight penalties have been dished out to key chances after impressive performances at group level on the weekend.
Mister Wolfgang wont' run in Melbourne Cup 2025

Wolfgang’s Melbourne Cup bid over after Bart Cummings downer

The Melbourne Cup dreams of Mister Wolfgang have been dashed after failing to fire in the Bart Cummings at Flemington Saturday.
Trav will try to qualify for Melbourne CUp

Jockey excited for Melbourne Cup chance after surprise call

Kiwi jockey Masa Hashizume will step onto the Flemington turf for the first time this weekend when he attempts to qualify Bulls gelding Trav for...

Revelare books Melbourne Cup berth with Archer Stakes win

Revelare outstayed Mormona to win the Group 3 Archer Stakes (2500m) at Flemington, sealing a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption for Robert Hickmott.
Sharp N Smart

Sharp ‘N’ Smart set for another Melbourne Cup tilt

Graeme and Debbie Rogerson are dreaming of the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) once more with their multiple Group One winner Sharp ‘N’ Smart.
Wolfgang

Kiwi stayer set for Melbourne spring return

Tough stayer Wolfgang, trained by Peter & Shaun McKay showed enough during a brief Melbourne campaign last spring to warrant a return visit.
Campaldino Brisbane Cup

Campaldino triumphs in Group 2 Brisbane Cup

Campaldino claimed the 2025 Brisbane Cup and now heads toward the Melbourne Cup for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott after his fourth-straight win.
Basilinna

Basilinna outstays rivals to book Melbourne Cup start

The Emma-Lee & David Browne-trained Basilinna has booked herself a spot in the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) with her win in the Listed Andrew...
Waltham

Matthew Smith eyeing Melbourne Cup with Waltham

Waltham could be Melbourne Cup-bound after flashing home for second in the Sydney Cup. Trainer Matthew Smith believes the stayer is just getting started.
Melbourne Cup

Changes to weight scale for Caulfield and Melbourne Cups

Racing Victoria unveils new weight scale adjustments for the 2025 Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) and Melbourne Cup (3200m).
Deakin

Deakin primed for Roy Higgins tilt

Deakin skips Adelaide Cup for Saturday's Roy Higgins at Flemington, chasing a Melbourne Cup golden ticket for the Phillip Stokes stable.
Vow And Declare

Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare retired

Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare retires after a stellar career. Relive the career of the beloved stayer and his enduring legacy in racing.
Soulcombe

Soulcombe set for light autumn campaign

Soulcombe resumes training for a 2025 autumn campaign following extended rehab for an injury, aiming for a return to the Melbourne Cup next spring.
Mark Twain

Mark Twain progressing well after career-threatening injury

Mark Twain nears the end of tendon injury rehab with a 70% success rate. Connections plan a slow build-up for a 2025 Melbourne Cup campaign.
Vauban

Vauban to remain in Australia, Waterhouse & Bott to train

Vauban, now with Australian Bloodstock & Gai Waterhouse-Adrian Bott, eyes a third Melbourne Cup bid after underperforming past runs.
Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup 2024

Outsider Knight’s Choice wins the 2024 Melbourne Cup

Knight's Choice has won the 2024 Melbourne Cup, with the rank outsider upsetting his more fancied rivals for trainers Sheila Laxon and John Symons.
Garachico wins Australian Heritage Cup

Garachico stuns as rank outsider in Australian Heritage Cup

Dominic Sutton's Garachico has continued his love affair with Flemington with an impressive win in the Australian Heritage Cup on Melbourne Cup day.
Tycoon Star wins Maribyrnong Plate

Tycoon Star causes upset in Maribyrnong Plate

Lindsay Park and Michael Dee have combined in the opening event on Melbourne Cup Day, with Tycoon Star ($18.00) bolting clear in the Group 3...
Switzerland

McDonald’s hot form continues early on Melbourne Cup day

Superstar jockey James McDonald has quickly backed up his Derby Day haul with his first win of Melbourne Cup day, after Opening Address saluted in...
Melbourne Cup Day Replays

Melbourne Cup Day 2024: Full race replays, results & dividends

Check out the full race replays, results and exotic dividends for Melbourne Cup Day 2024 at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Melbourne Cup betting sites and apps

Top Melbourne Cup betting sites and bookie apps 2024

Melbourne Cup betting is available at almost every Australian online bookmaker, but some bookie sites undoubtedly stand taller than the rest. The top Melbourne Cup...
Melbourne Cup Day

Melbourne Cup betting update: Vauban & Buckaroo joint favourites

On the morning of the 2024 Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), both Vauban and Buckaroo head Melbourne Cup betting markets, with several moves at bigger...
Melbourne Cup 2024 Trifecta Tips

Melbourne Cup 2024 free trifecta tips & betting strategy

Trying to snare the Melbourne Cup trifecta is one of the greatest traditions. HorseBetting.com.au brings you trifecta tips for the 2024 Melbourne Cup.
Athabascan scratched from Melbourne Cup

Athabascan scratched from Melbourne Cup after health concerns

Following veterinary advice, Athabascan has been withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup due to an increased risk of a cardiac event.
Neds Melbourne Cup bonus offers and promotions 2024

Neds.com.au Melbourne Cup promotions and betting offers 2024

Neds.com.au is a top-flight Australian betting site, with many different Melbourne Cup promotions, free bets, bonus codes and betting markets available.