Police are investigating after a six-week-old foal was stolen from trainer Nathan McPherson’s Carrum Downs property on Monday. The newborn horse, Holly, requires around-the-clock care after a tendon issue left her unable to walk. McPherson says his family had been left devastated and are pleading for the safe return of… Read More »
A jockey in Ireland has been left red faced after a frightening near-miss that could have ended in disaster for the teenage hoop. Evan Daly, 18, had been jogging the track at Navan completely oblivious to the fact the field in the novice hurdle race was heading straight towards him. Daly… Read More »
View the full finishing order for the 2018 Melbourne Cup including the all important last place for Melbourne Cup sweep contestants. Finish No. Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight 1 23 CROSS COUNTER (GB) Charlie Appleby Kerrin McEvoy 19 51kg 2 9 MARMELO (GB) Hughie Morrison Hugh Bowman 1L 10… Read More »
Millions of racing fans around the globe are expected to tune in when the 2018 Melbourne Cup jumps at Flemington this afternoon. Will favourite Yucatan be able to overcome a wide barrier to win? Make sure you tune in to watch ‘the race that stops a nation’ from 3PM AEDT!… Read More »
Punters have found another way to do their dough after an incredible turn of events in the fourth race at Doomben today. The well-tried Button Pusher appeared to have the race sewn up after kicked clear of her opponents in the home straight. However things quickly turned sour when Button… Read More »
We cover today’s Melbourne Cup Barrier Draw live from 11am with the draw set to commence at 6:30pm following today’s Victoria Derby day meeting at Flemington. Check back here at 6:30pm to get the latest news around the 2018 Melbourne Cup including the barriers for each of the horses in… Read More »
It’s going to be an action packed day with four Group Ones races being run at Flemington to kick off the Melbourne Cup Carnival. We take a look at the information you should know in lead up to each feature race including when the race time is and how you… Read More »
The Darren Weir-trained Tosen Basil is not expected to be among the final acceptors for Tuesday’s $7.3million Melbourne Cup. Connections of the Japanese import are believed to have decided against running in the Melbourne Cup after reports of another underwhelming gallop at Warrnambool on Friday morning. The ommision of Tosen Basil now… Read More »
One-time Melbourne Cup favourite Kings Will Dream is expected to survive after suffering from a pelvic fracture during the 2018 Cox Plate. Kings Will Dream was taken to a Ballarat Veterinary Clinic after suffering from a pelvic fracture and a ruptured a blood vessel during the Cox Plate. Managing owner Brad Spicer said on… Read More »
TAB has attempted to uncover what makes Winx so great with a video focusing on her incredible physiology. The video has identified several attributes that have made the superstar mare beyond comparison. Points of Interest: Winx’s stride in full flight is on average 6.53 metres, which is a lot smaller… Read More »
Winx looks certain to create history when she sets out to claim her fourth successive Cox Plate at Moonee Valley and the feat could also see her become a permanent fixture at the Melbourne racecourse. The Moonee Valley Racing Club are reportedly considering immortalising Winx with a statue as part… Read More »
View the final field for the 2018 Casey Cup. The Casey Cup will be run on Sunday 21st October at Cranbourne racecourse. Time: 4:50PM Distance: 1600m Class: Listed Have Your Say: Who do you think will win the Casey Cup? – Comment below No Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 KINGSGUARD (NZ) Michael,… Read More »
All eyes will be on Caulfield when a star-studded field made up of some of the worlds best stayers set out to claim victory in Saturday’s Group One Caulfield Cup. We take a look at the information you should know in lead up to the race including when the race time… Read More »
Doubt has been cast over one of the key Caulfield Cup runners less than 24 hours out from the race after undergoing a veterinary examination by Racing Victoria veterinarians on Friday afternoon. Stable connections of the Ed Dunlop-trained Red Verdon advised stewards that the Caulfield Cup hopeful had precautionary scans completed… Read More »
