Connections of Belmont Gold Cup winner have had their interest piqued for a Melbourne Cup tilt after Tawny Port outstayed his rivals under the New York sunshine to take out the Grade 2 staying feature and earning a golden ticket into Australia’s most famous race. Trained by Miguel Clement, Tawny… Read More »
Thursday evening at Saratoga, just after 7:30am on Friday in Melbourne will crown this year’s Group 2 Belmont Gold Cup winner, who will receive ballot exemption into the Lexus Melbourne Cup. There have been a handful of Belmont Gold Cup winners to make their way to Melbourne in recent years… Read More »
Top US-based jockey John Velazquez Jnr produced a patient and perfectly timed ride to steer Parchment Party to victory in the golden ticket race at Saratoga, New York into Australia’s most famous race in November. The Grade 2 Belmont Gold Cup was to be run on the turf course over the… Read More »
The Grey Wizard, trained by Graham Motion, has earned a late entry to the Melbourne Cup after an impressive win in the Group 2 Belmont Gold Cup (3200m) at Saratoga in June. The American stayer further solidified his credentials with a recent victory at Listed level at Delaware Park. The… Read More »
The Melbourne Cup’s global intrigue received a jolt of excitement with The Grey Wizard’s triumph in the Group 2 Belmont Gold Cup, securing a coveted ballot exemption. Guided by Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez, The Grey Wizard delivered a stellar finish, outpacing competitors like Champagne Juan and thwarting Godolphin’s… Read More »
Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby is eyeing a return to the Melbourne Cup scene, with Thursday night’s Group 2 Belmont Gold Cup in New York potentially paving the way. Appleby, who last had a Melbourne Cup runner in 2019, is preparing Siskany to defend his title in the 3200m race at… Read More »
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) has forged a significant link with US racing. The Group 2 Belmont Gold Cup in New York, set for June, now offers a ballot-free exemption into the prestigious Melbourne Cup in November. The Belmont Gold Cup, covering the same 3200-meter distance as the Melbourne Cup,… Read More »
