View our live commentary, news and updates on 2016 Melbourne Cup day as we head into the race at 3PM AEST. View the final field as well as the latest updates on the horses, odds and market movers. We also take a look at comments from trainers and jockeys heading into… Read More »
The 2016 Melbourne Cup is just around the corner and as is the case every Spring, the international brigade are here and they mean business, with several leading chances in the most famous handicap race in the world. Here at Justhorseracing, we’ve put together a preview of the unseen international… Read More »
For once-a-year punters, the form guide is not the essential tool in looking to find the Melbourne Cup winner. It’s the saddlecloth number, the name, the colours, and anything that a person has a connection with. We save you some time and provide some unconventional facts and figures for the… Read More »
We are closing in on the 2016 Melbourne Cup with just days until the running of the race that stops a nation. View our list of horses that have been ruled out of the race and the horses that are still in contention. Updates: 28/10/2016: All Melbourne Cup horses have passed… Read More »
Mick Price has confirmed that dual Group One winning galloper Tarzino will be retired. Tarzino was set to run in the Caulfield Cup this Spring Carnival but swelling in his left foreleg saw the 4-year-old scratched from the race. Tarzino’s accomplishments include winning last years Group One Victoria Derby and… Read More »
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) officially launched the 2016 Melbourne Cup Carnival today in The Park, Flemington’s newest fashion and entertainment destination. Guests were treated to all that The Park has to offer, with dancers, music, fine food, drinks, a vintage Ferris wheel and carousel creating an endless playground of… Read More »
View the likely field for Saturday’s 2016 Coolmore Stud Stakes on Derby Day at Flemington racecourse. Market: View the Coolmore Stud Stakes odds Extreme Choice Astern Derryn Saracino Star Turn Russian Revolution Capitalist Flying Artie Archives Have Your Say: Who will win the Coolmore Stud Stakes? – Leave a… Read More »
The 2016 Cox Plate is just around the corner and it is all about the two stars that are Winx and Hartnell. It is being built up as the match race of the century, with both horses in outstanding form leading up to the WFA championship of Australasia. So who… Read More »
Saturday sees the running of the 2016 Cox Plate which is one of the three major Spring races in which the three times a year punter will have a flutter on the horses, so if you meet that description then we have done the work for you. If not, then… Read More »
Peter Snowden will look at other Group One options for Golden Slipper winner Capitalist after scratching the colt from the Manikato Stakes because of the soft track. Rain fell in Melbourne on Friday afternoon and into the evening which forced a downgrade in the Moonee Valley surface from the good… Read More »
Geelong Cup winner Qewy has received a .5kg penalty for his win in Wednesday’s Geelong Cup. The Godolphin stayer led all of the way beating off International rival Grey Lion who looked to have his measure on numerous occasions in the straight. The .5kg penalty will see Qewy carry 50.5kg… Read More »
The disappointing run by G1 winning Sydney stayer Sir John Hawkwood in the Caulfield Cup has not prompted trainer John Thompson to second guess the gallopers Melbourne Cup chances. Sir John Hawkwood finished a disappointing 10th in Saturday’s Caulfield Cup after jumping at $13 in markets with trainer John Thompson… Read More »
An announcement this morning has been made with Tabcorp and Tatts Group set to merge and create an $11 billion dollar gaming giant. Tabcorp agreed to pay a 20 per cent premium for Tatts shares to secure the deal which remains subject to regulatory approval and a Tatts shareholder vote…. Read More »
Godolphin have decided they will not head to the Melbourne Cup on November 1st with their runner Tally after his Caulfield Cup run where he finished 12th in the 16 horse field. Tally who was a $34 shot in betting sat 15th in the order of entry for the Melbourne… Read More »
Craig Williams has been unsuccessful in overturning his appeal against a 12-meeting suspension for careless riding in the Caulfield Cup. The champion jockey also failed to have the suspension reduced, having asked the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board to reduce it to 8 meetings. He will now miss 2016 Cox… Read More »
A lightweight Melbourne Cup 2016 contender who was almost guaranteed a start in the final field has been retired due to injury. The Darren Weir trained Zanteca was set to run in Wednesday’s Geelong Cup before embarking on a Melbourne Cup run after her eye catching second to Almandin in The… Read More »
The Board of Racing NSW received notification today at its Board meeting that the Chairman, Mr John Messara AM will be retiring at the end of December 2016. Speaking on behalf of the Board the Deputy Chairman, Mr Russell Balding AO acknowledged the significant contribution that Mr Messara has made… Read More »
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) has signed a landmark agreement with the Japan Racing Association (JRA) to broadcast the Emirates Melbourne Cup into Japan. The deal will see the race that stops a nation broadcast live on JRA’s channel, the Green Channel, which will come to Melbourne to host its… Read More »
Jameka has received a 1.5kg weight penalty for the Melbourne Cup for her win in Saturday’s Caulfield Cup. Jameka will now carry 53.5kg in the Melbourne Cup 2016. Jameka will carry 53.5kg in Melbourne Cup, 1.5kg penalty from Caulfield Cup win @Racing — Grace Ramage (@gramage_) October 17, 2016
With less than a week before the running of the 2016 Cox Plate we take a look at the horses still in contention and give what we feel will be the likely Cox Plate field. The Field will be announced Tuesday morning with this years edition to be a less than capacity field with… Read More »
