Downdraft comes through Hotham well
Indications are Hotham Stakes winner Downdraft has come through the run without issue as he prepares to race on a quick back-up in the Melbourne...
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Mer De Glace new Melbourne Cup favourite
Caulfield Cup winner Mer De Glace has been elevated to favouritism for the $4 million Melbourne Cup after the barrier draw.
Constantinople draws well in Melbourne Cup
Highly favoured Melbourne Cup runners Constantinople, Mer De Glace and Cross Counter have drawn low barriers for the $8 million race.
Final field declared for Melbourne Cup
There are no surprises in the declaration of the final field for the $8 million Melbourne Cup.
Downdraft claims berth in Melbourne Cup
The OTI Racing-owned Downdraft has secured a Melbourne Cup start with a dominant victory in the Hotham Handicap at Flemington.
Moreira booked for Constantinople in Cup
Hong Kong-based Joao Moreira is set to ride Constantinople in the Melbourne Cup with connections of the horse opting not to wait for Glen Boss'...
Lane gives Mer De Glace a spin at Werribee
Damian Lane has ridden Caulfield Cup winner Mer De Glace in his final gallop ahead of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington.
Owners consider legal options with Marmelo
The controversial scratching of Marmelo has left his English trainer Hughie Morrison questioning why local horses haven't been subjected to the same CT scans.
Celebrities shunning Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup is about hard-working families, not celebrities, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says.
Melbourne Cup not about celebs: premier
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the Melbourne Cup is about hard-working families, not celebrities.
RV vet tests begin on all Cup runners
Standing CT scans will be ordered on any remaining Melbourne Cup runner Racing Victoria vets think may have a problem before final declarations.
Trainer disputes scan findings on Marmelo
English trainer Hughie Morrison says he has expert advice the interpretation of a CT scan on Marmelo is wrong and the horse should run in...
Morrison to appeal Marmelo Cup withdrawal
English trainer Hughie Morrison will appeal the Victorian stewards decision to rule last year's Melbourne Cup runner-up Marmelo out on veterinary grounds.
Marmelo, Ispolini ruled out of Cup by vets
Victorian stewards have ruled English horses Marmelo and Ispolini cannot run in the Melbourne Cup after both failed veterinary scans.
NSW appeal panel to decide Boss Cup fate
Glen Boss will have an appeal hearing against the severity of a careless riding suspension heard on the eve of the Melbourne Cup.
Marmelo on target for Melbourne Cup start
Trainer Hughie Morrison insists Marmelo is in good order as he strives for his first Melbourne Cup victory at his third attempt.
Injury ends Red Galileo Melbourne Cup bid
Godolphin's international stayer Red Galielo has had his spring campaign ended after suffering a leg injury during trackwork.
Neufbosc Cup start depends on Hotham run
Lindsay Park-trained Neufbosc needs to turn his form around in the Hotham Handicap at Flemington to be an acceptor in the Melbourne Cup three days...
Vow And Declare on target for Cup tilt
Trainer Danny O'Brien believes Vow And Declare is as good as he can be as he continues preparations for the $8 million Melbourne Cup.
Hush Writer in Cup bid via Hotham Handicap
Of the 28 nominations for the Hotham Handicap at Flemington, 18 remain in Melbourne Cup contention with the winner guaranteed a berth
Forty two horses left in Melbourne Cup
Cross Counter and Marmelo, who ran one-two in the 2018 Melbourne Cup, have undergone scans ahead of this year's race.
No penalties for Melbourne Cup hopefuls
Hunting Horn and Master Of Wine, winners at The Valley and Randwick, have escaped penalties for the Melbourne Cup.
NZ mare Glory Days out of Melbourne Cup
Auckland Cup winner Glory Days has taken longer than hoped to recover from a slight injury and will miss the Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup next for Damian Lane
Jockey Damian Lane will complete a history making grand slam if he adds the Melbourne Cup to his wins in the Golden Slipper, Caulfield Cup...
Mirage Dancer on track for Melbourne Cup
Co-trainer Natalie Young is thrilled with the way import Mirage Dancer has come through his Caulfield Cup placing and is looking forward to the Melbourne...