Newport hoping for lucky grey
AS the only horse of grey colouring in the $5.5 million race at Flemington tomorrow, Newport will be very conspicuous during the run.
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Cup hopes avoid drama
TWO of the horses not involved with a dramatic Derby Day, Alcopop and Roman Emperor, emerged as the best-credentialled Melbourne Cup runners.
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Monaco Consul Derby conflict
CONNECTIONS are divided on the first goal for yesterday’s exciting Victoria Derby winner Monaco Consul.
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Viewed’s in picture
SCENIC Shot has comfortably won the Mackinnon Stakes but Viewed’s run for third was an excellent pointer to Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.
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Efficient scratched from Cup
MULTI-MILLIONAIRE owner Lloyd Williams put the safety of his horse ahead of the chance to win another Melbounrne Cup when he scratched 2007 winner Efficient.
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Kidnapped steals victory
SYDNEY trainer Peter Snowden struck the first blow for interstate raiders on the opening race on Derby Day when Kidnapped impressively won the Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes.
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Derby pick Shamoline Warrior scratched
DERBY favourite Shamoline Warrior and Melbourne Cup star Kirklees have been scratched in a dramatic morning at the track.
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Efficient ‘not going to start’
BOOKMAKER Alan Eskander expects Efficient to be scratched from Tuesday’s $5.5Â million Emirates Melbourne Cup.
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Jockey caught on punt
A QUICK punt in a country betting agency has left one of Queensland’s most penalised jockeys in trouble.
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Sage advice for Consul
MIKE Moroney recalled the judgment of his mentor Dave O’Sullivan when he formulated plans for Monaco Consul’s AAMI Victoria Derby assault.