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Unwanted Dunaden a Cup champion

Sunday 4 November 2012, 12:39pm

After five trainers and three sets of owners, French galloper Dunaden is set to become one of the Melbourne Cup's greatest champions.  Read more »

Heathcote keeps faith in Buffering

Sunday 4 November 2012, 12:17pm

Bookmakers have taken a set against Buffering in Saturday's Patinack Classic but trainer Robert Heathcote has kept faith in his stable spearhead.  Read more »

Little Mike causes upset in Breeders Turf

Sunday 4 November 2012, 12:05pm

Defending champion St Nicholas Abbey has finsihed third to upset winner Little Mile in the Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita.  Read more »

Champion crown for Kauto Stone

Sunday 4 November 2012, 9:08am

The recently retired Kauto Star's younger half brother Kauto Stone has emulated his sibling by winning the Champion Chase at Down Royal.  Read more »

Webber slams Melbourne Cup obsession

Sunday 4 November 2012, 6:03am

Formula One driver Mark Webber isn't happy with Australia's gambling culture and how obsessed the country has become with events like the Melbourne Cup.   Read more »

Americain now clear-cut Cup favourite

Saturday 3 November 2012, 8:25pm

The 2010 winner Americain has retained Melbourne Cup favouritism after drawing perfectly in barrier 12 for the $6 million race.  Read more »

Wide draw for Dunaden in Melbourne Cup

Saturday 3 November 2012, 6:56pm

Defending champion Dunaden will start from barrier 16 in the Melbourne Cup with the 2010 winner Americain in gate 12.  Read more »

Eight internationals line up in Cup

Saturday 3 November 2012, 6:35pm

Eight overseas horses will take their place in the Melbourne Cup after final acceptances were taken.  Read more »

Welkom Gold in welcome return to form

Saturday 3 November 2012, 5:58pm

Stakeswinning sprinter Welkom Gold has claimed his first victory in more than two years with an all-the-way success at Rosehill.  Read more »

Cummings wins again after Derby success

Saturday 3 November 2012, 5:50pm

Anthony Cummings has followed up his Victoria Derby win with victory in the Yellowglen Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »