News

Mirage a Cup dream come true for Busuttin

Monday 4 November 2019, 12:44pm

Trent Busuttin will end a self-imposed hiatus from Melbourne Cup day to be trackside for Mirage Dancer's bid to win the race of his dreams.  Read more »

Field of 15 to line up in Group 1 VRC Oaks

Monday 4 November 2019, 12:07pm

A field of 15 has been declared for the Group One VRC Oaks, the feature race on the third day of the Melbourne Cup carnival at Flemington.  Read more »

Childs believes Cup ride worth the effort

Monday 4 November 2019, 11:54am

After adhering to a strict diet and training regime, jockey Jordan Childs is convinced Surprise Baby is a genuine chance to win the Melbourne Cup  Read more »

Famous silks to be auctioned for NJT

Monday 4 November 2019, 7:33am

The National Jockeys' Trust will be the beneficiary of an auction of the colours of Prince of Penzance and Hugh Bowman's Winx breeches.  Read more »

John Allen rides for new boss of old yard

Sunday 3 November 2019, 7:23pm

John Allen can be excused for having flashbacks when he partners the Joseph O'Brien-trained Downdraft in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington.  Read more »

Horses and jockeys bid to bury Cup hoodoos

Sunday 3 November 2019, 6:54pm

They are Melbourne Cup rivals but defending titleholder Cross Counter, jockey Frankie Dettori and trainer Danny O'Brien must all buck recent history to win.  Read more »

Facts and statistics on the Melbourne Cup

Sunday 3 November 2019, 5:58pm

Some statistics on the $7.3 million Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Fellowes' Prince back for another Cup tilt

Sunday 3 November 2019, 5:15pm

After finishing third in the Melbourne Cup a year ago, The Charlie Fellowes-trained Prince Of Arran is set for another crack at the famous Flemington handicap.  Read more »

An 'ordinary bloke' gets a shot at the Cup

Sunday 3 November 2019, 4:40pm

Raymond Tusk is the first Melbourne Cup runner for English trainer Richard Hannon, Middleham Park Racing and its syndicate members.  Read more »

Surprise Baby a local hope in Cup

Sunday 3 November 2019, 4:20pm

The nerves are starting to build for Paul Preusker as the trainer prepares to saddle his first Melbourne Cup runner, Surprise Baby.  Read more »