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Dandino ready for the race of his life

Monday 4 November 2013, 5:35pm

Australian syndicator Darren Dance is excited about the prospects of Caulfield Cup runner-up Dandino in Australia's biggest race.  Read more »

Oliver wants to win for Waterhouse

Monday 4 November 2013, 5:25pm

Champion jockey Damien Oliver wants to win his third Melbourne Cup, but most of all, he wants to win it for Gai Waterhouse.  Read more »

Jim Cassidy confident with Hawkspur

Monday 4 November 2013, 5:18pm

Champion jockey Jim Cassidy is keeping the faith with Hawkspur as he strives to win his third Melbourne Cup, 30 years after his first.  Read more »

Thoughts on the Cup runners

Monday 4 November 2013, 4:44pm

Some final thoughts on the Melbourne Cup runners from the connections of the 24 horses.  Read more »

Athos unwanted at Call of Card

Monday 4 November 2013, 4:43pm

English raider Mount Athos has been shunned by punters at the traditional pre-Melbourne Cup betting event in favour of Fiorente.  Read more »

Lemaire confident of second Cup win

Monday 4 November 2013, 4:40pm

French jockey Christophe Lemaire won the Melbourne Cup on Dunaden in his first ride in the race and believes he can do likewise on Verema in his second.  Read more »

Stallion Barn Yarns: Dalakhani

Monday 4 November 2013, 4:35pm

Dalakhani gives us the scoop on his most memorable career highlights, favourite mares and favourite parts of stud life...  Read more »

Past is past as Williams targets Cup

Monday 4 November 2013, 4:33pm

Craig Williams has shaken off missing the winning Melbourne Cup ride on Dunaden in 2011 and is focused on making up for it on Mount Athos.  Read more »

Simon O'Donnell on a Cup mission

Monday 4 November 2013, 4:27pm

Former Test cricketer Simon O'Donnell has joined forces with Australia's old foe to try to win the Melbourne Cup with an English horse.  Read more »

Kirramosa holds sway in the Oaks

Monday 4 November 2013, 1:25pm

Wakeful Stakes winner and Oaks favourite Kirramosa has drawn the outside barrier in a field of 10 for the Classic at Flemington.  Read more »