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Cup win would deliver Waller triple treat

Monday 4 November 2019, 5:09pm

He has won Sydney's two richest races of the spring, now Chris Waller has set his sights on the biggest prize money offering in Melbourne.  Read more »

Frankie Dettori needs Cup trophy for set

Monday 4 November 2019, 5:00pm

Frankie Dettori has won almost every big race in the world but the Melbourne Cup has eluded him and he hopes to put that right on Master Of Reality.  Read more »

Overseas-trained Melbourne Cup winners

Monday 4 November 2019, 4:53pm

Overseas-trained horses to have won or been placed in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

NZ Cup hope The Chosen One a family affair

Monday 4 November 2019, 4:39pm

The Chosen One is an outsider in the Melbourne Cup but just being in the race is a thrill for his octogenarian owners, twin brothers Ray and Tony Dennis.  Read more »

Williams has Cup faith in Vow And Declare

Monday 4 November 2019, 4:22pm

Craig Williams needs to win the Melbourne Cup to give him the 'grand slam' of Australian racing and is happy to be riding Vow And Declare at Flemington.  Read more »

Ryan Moore wants dry Cup for Magic Wand

Monday 4 November 2019, 4:19pm

English jockey Ryan Moore says Magic Wand has a lot of class but he would prefer dry ground and a better draw for the mare in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Mirage Dancer can't escape Young's eyes

Monday 4 November 2019, 3:52pm

Co-trainer Natalie Young has been keeping a watchful eye on Mirage Dancer ahead of the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Damien Oliver chasing fourth Melbourne Cup

Monday 4 November 2019, 3:33pm

Damien Oliver will be trying to win his fourth Melbourne Cup and Kris Lees his first when the jockey and trainer team with Mustajeer.  Read more »

Standing equine scan set for Santa Anita

Monday 4 November 2019, 3:01pm

Californian trainers are being urged to contribute to a standing MRI scanner to help diagnose problems before they occur amid debate in Australia over results.  Read more »

Lloyd Williams not a fan of Cup favourites

Monday 4 November 2019, 2:31pm

Six-time Melbourne Cup winner Lloyd Williams believes the two top horses in betting are a risk and says he has the arsenal to win the race again.  Read more »