Zac Purton secures Cups ride on Waller Group 1 winner
Hong Kong-based superstar Zac Purton will ride Land Legend in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups after the horse's impressive win in the Metropolitan.
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Mahrajaan on target for Melbourne Cup tilt
Proven stayer Mahrajaan remains firmly on target for a crack at the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) despite the weather ruling out an intended lead-up...
Jamie Kah set to ride Freedman hope in Melbourne Cup
Top Victorian jockey Jamie Kah will ride Anthony and Sam Freedman's lightweight hope Point King in the 2024 Melbourne Cup at Flemington.
Just Fine claims Melbourne Cup golden ticket in Bart Cummings
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott have taken out the Group 3 Bart Cummings with Just Fine, who was ridden by Jordan Childs, leading all the...
Ciaron Maher strong-handed as trio chase Melbourne Cup start
Ciaron Maher aims for his fourth Bart Cummings win as Interpretation, Saint George, and Berkshire Breeze chase Melbourne Cup qualification at Flemington.
Melbourne Cup 2024 weights and order of entry released
The 2024 Melbourne Cup weights were released on Tuesday, with 2023 champion Without A Fight lugged with 58.5kg despite not racing since winning the race.
Point King secures Melbourne Cup start with tough Archer win
Point King has taken out the Group 3 Archer Stakes as Anthony & Sam Freedman combined with Jamie Kah to take out the 2500m contest...
Sharp ‘N’ Smart to ramp up Melbourne preparation
Graeme Rogerson is looking forward to stable star Sharp N Smart taking the second step on a journey to the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m).
Mostly Cloudy hunting Melbourne Cup start in Archer Stakes
Mostly Cloudy eyes victory in the Archer Stakes at Flemington to secure a Melbourne Cup spot. Trainer Trent Busuttin hopes the stayer's luck turns on...
Dashing Duchess out to secure Cup berth in Archer Stakes
Symon Wilde's in-form stayer Dashing Duchess aims for a golden ticket to the Melbourne Cup by competing in the Archer Stakes (2500m) at Flemington on...
Strong international presence amongst Melbourne Cup nominations
123 horses have been nominated for the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) on November 5, with 25 international representatives amongst those nominated.
Melbourne Cup 2024 draws 123 nominations
The 2024 Melbourne Cup (3200m) has attracted 123 nominations, which is slightly less than the 132 runners that nominated for the race 12 months earlier.
The Map to chase Caulfield Group success on Melbourne Cup path
The Dan Clarken & Oopy MacGillivray-trained The Map will next be seen in the Group 3 Naturalism Stakes as she builds towards the Group 1...
Point King to chase Melbourne Cup berth
Point King, dominant in the Travis Harrison Cup, could target the Melbourne Cup. Trainer Sam Freedman discusses plans and potential for the gelding.
Tendon injury ends Melbourne Cup campaign for Mark Twain
Mark Twain, New Zealand’s leading hope for this year’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), has been ruled out of spring racing with a tendon strain.
Mahrajaan to make low-key return at Ruakaka
With the ultimate two-mile contest now on the radar, Mahrajaan will appear for the first time this season at Ruakaka on Saturday.
Williams’ Melbourne Cup hopes set for Flemington debut
Lloyd Williams' European imports, Post Impressionist and St Vincents Garden, debut at Flemington in preparation for a Melbourne Cup tilt.
Mark Twain takes first step on long Melbourne Cup road
Mark Twain took the first step in a long road leading to the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) with an exhibition gallop between races at...
The Follow Files: Horses to follow during 2024 spring carnival
In this week’s Follow Files, we have focused on three horses that are worth following during the upcoming Melbourne and Sydney Spring Carnivals.
Circle Of Fire kicks off Melbourne Cup campaign
Melbourne Cup favourite Circle Of Fire makes a low-key start to his spring campaign at Cranbourne jumpouts, showing good form on a rain-affected track.
Mark Twain to remain in Melbourne ahead of Cup tilt
Kiwi stayer Mark Twain starts his Melbourne Cup campaign in August, targeting key races in Melbourne, before the big race on November 5.
Michelle Payne retires
Michelle Payne, who won the 2015 Melbourne Cup on Prince Of Penzance, retires after 23 years and 772 wins, shifting focus to training with her...
Melbourne Cup runner-up unlikely to feature in spring
Melbourne Cup runner-up Soulcombe, is unlikely to run this spring due to a leg injury. His rehab is progressing, but the timing is too tight...
Melbourne Cup fancy Lastotchka ruled out of spring
Lastotchka will miss the spring carnival after a bout of colic. Trainer Michael Kent Jnr hopes for her return in early 2025, confident in her...
Place Du Carrousel to follow in Without A Fight’s footsteps
The Anthony & Sam Freedman-trained Place Du Carrousel to follow proven path to Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup glory, starting with the Underwood Stakes.