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Kathy O'Hara gazing at Cup

Monday 6 November 2017, 5:44pm

Kathy O'Hara is aiming to become just the second woman to ride the winner of the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Single Gaze underrated again: Olive

Monday 6 November 2017, 5:43pm

Single Gaze has taken her connections on a memorable journey and after her second in the Caulfield Cup she will be out to go one better in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Shinn has great chance at second Cup win

Monday 6 November 2017, 5:13pm

Blake Shinn already has one Melbourne Cup win to his name and believes he has a great chance to add another aboard Humidor in the famous race.  Read more »

Staying trim pays off for Beau Mertens

Monday 6 November 2017, 5:11pm

Beau Mertens will be the only apprentice in the Melbourne Cup when he rides the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Cismontane.  Read more »

James Cummings has Cup chance in Hartnell

Monday 6 November 2017, 4:56pm

James Cummings, grandson of the late 'Cups King' Bart Cummings, will be chasing his first Melbourne Cup win when he saddles up Hartnell.  Read more »

VRC to look at Melbourne Cup emergencies

Monday 6 November 2017, 4:20pm

The Victoria Racing Club will have talks with its wagering partners in an attempt to solve the technology issues that rule out emergencies in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Two shots at Cup glory for Joseph O'Brien

Monday 6 November 2017, 4:04pm

Young Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien will saddle US Army Ranger and Rekindling for his first shot at Melbourne Cup glory.  Read more »

Laxon tips Johannes Vermeer for Cup

Monday 6 November 2017, 3:36pm

The first female trainer to win the Melbourne Cup, Sheila Laxon has made her pick for this year's race during her journey there aboard a cruise ship.  Read more »

Michael Dee thrilled to get first Cup ride

Monday 6 November 2017, 3:18pm

Michael Dee is hoping his spring carnival to remember will continue at Flemington when he rides Gallante in his first Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Nakeeta chasing Cup win for Scotland

Monday 6 November 2017, 2:45pm

Nakeeta will be the first Scottish-trained horse to line up in the Melbourne Cup and his trainer says the gelding is in good shape ahead of the race.  Read more »