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Kathy O'Hara gazing at Cup
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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 »