Andrew Hawkins

• Chateauneuf Dupape and Miss Confidential Auckland-bound

  Australian horses will be represented in New Zealand for the second consecutive weekend with Chateuaneuf Dupape and Miss Confidential to run at Ellerslie on Sunday.

   
• From Melbourne Cup to Hanging Rock Cup: the story of Leica Falcon

  One of racing’s most remarkable stories continues at the small Victorian racecourse of Hanging Rock on Wednesday.

   
• Jimmy Choux to target Doncaster Mile

  New Zealand’s best three year old male, Jimmy Choux, is on track to complete a rare double this autumn.

   
• Waterhouse looks to NZ again for next staying star

  Sydney’s first lady of racing Gai Waterhouse has followed a tried and true formula when selecting what she hopes will be her next staying star.

   
• Cranbourne Trials: Reward for Effort, Arctic Command, Marconi impressive

  Peter Moody has been a busy man at this morning’s Cranbourne trials, unleashing many horses he hopes will join his already strong autumn lineup.

   
• Consul sister hopes for Divine intervention

  All eyes will be on the New Zealand racecourse of Trentham tomorrow as the Adrian Bull-trained So Divine makes her eagerly anticipated debut – providing she gets a run.

   
• VRC Derby hero Lion Tamer in doubt for AJC Australian Derby

  VRC Derby winner Lion Tamer is in doubt for the Group 1 AJC Australian Derby (2400m).

   
• More Joyous opens favourite for the Doncaster Mile

  Glamour mare More Joyous has been set as favourite in TAB Sportsbet’s opening market for the Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m).

   
• Mixed fortunes for Australians in Telegraph barrier draw

  Australian sprinters First Command, Monton and Swift Alliance have had mixed fortunes at this morning’s barrier draw for Saturday’s $1m Group 1 Telegraph Handicap (1200m) at Trentham.

   
• 222 nominations taken for the 147th Doncaster Mile

  Reigning champion Rangirangdoo heads a list of 222 entries taken this morning for the $2m Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m).

   
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  Farewell So You Think

  Australia’s champion racehorse So You Think leaves this country today in his quest to add international glory to his record.

   
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  2011 Melbourne Cup opening market: Maluckyday favourite

  Betstar has this morning released the first market on the 2011 Melbourne Cup, with 2010 runner up Maluckyday the early favourite.

   
• 2011 Melbourne Cup target for American horse Unusual Suspect

  The internationalisation of the Melbourne Cup may almost be complete with connections of American horse Unusual Suspect tentatively suggesting that he could be sent for a crack at the race that stops the nation.

   
• New Zealand wins thrilling Group 1 Emirates Stakes (1600m) with Wall Street

  Tough New Zealand gelding Wall Street has stuck his nose out to win the Group 1 Emirates Stakes (1600m) in a blanket finish.

   
• Black Caviar wins Group 1 Patinack Farm Classic (1200m)

  Unbeaten mare Black Caviar has made it eight from eight with an unbelievable victory in the Group 1 Patinack Farm Classic (1200m).

   
• EXCLUSIVE: Her Majesty The Queen to visit the 2011 Melbourne Cup?

  It is a distinct possibility that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II may attend the 2011 Melbourne Cup (3200m).

   
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  Comprehensive Emirates Melbourne Cup preview

  Just Horse Racing writer Andrew Hawkins has been working on the most in-depth Melbourne Cup preview for our readers.

   
• Internationals Profound Beauty, Bauer in doubt for 2010 Melbourne Cup

  Betting on the 2010 Melbourne Cup may be thrown into turmoil this afternoon with news that two of the international raiders, Profound Beauty and Bauer, may miss the $6 million race next Tuesday.

   
• Jessicabeel wins Australian Stayers Challenge, cannot be balloted

  Sydney Cup winner Jessicabeel is the winner of the 2009/2010 Australian Stayers Challenge.

   
• Should the VRC use its balloting powers?

  The selection of the Emirates Melbourne Cup field is always an issue which creates debate.