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Melbourne Cup pictorial

November 7, 2017 Comments Off

The 157th running of the Melbourne Cup in pictures. Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

2017 Melbourne Cup – what the beaten jockeys said

November 7, 2017 Comments Off

2017 Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday – what the beaten jockeys said Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

Jinx ‘N’ Drinx continues Fradd run of form

November 7, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP Robbie Fradd showed why he is being tipped to end Jeff Lloyd’s reign as Brisbane’s premiership jockey with his winning ride Jinx ‘N’ Drinx at Doomben. Fradd, who turns 53 next month, has been superb form riding six ... Read More »

Prezado wins in front of Cup crowd

November 7, 2017 Comments Off

The Ellerton and Zahra trained Prezado chose the right time to collect his maiden win with the Denman gelding winning the Schweppes Flemington Fling (1000m) under Chris Symons in front of the Melbourne Cup crowd at Flemington on Tuesday. Read ... Read More »

Setsuna confirms Gai’s Golden Slipper plan

November 7, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP A Melbourne Cup day win has clinched a Golden Slipper campaign for impressive filly Setsuna. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained two-year-old made it two wins from three starts, dominating Tuesday’s Group Three Ottawa Stakes (1000m) at Flemington ... Read More »

Ben Allen to ride Thomas Hobson (GB) in Melbourne Cup

November 7, 2017 Comments Off

Apprentice Ben Allen will ride Thomas Hobson (GB) in the Group 1 Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) at 3.00pm at Flemington replacing Joao Moreira who was involved in a fall in the fourth race of the programme Read full article Source:: ... Read More »

Melbourne Cup plunge on Aussie horse

November 6, 2017 Comments Off

By Morgan Payne Online bookmaker sportsbet has cut the price of the Australian born, bred and owned Melbourne Cup runner, from $51 into $35 due to strong punter support. Australian born and bred horse Single Gaze firms from $51 into ... Read More »

Setsuna too strong and experienced in Ottawa Stakes

November 6, 2017 Comments Off

The Waterhouse and Bott stable opened the 2017 Melbourne Cup meeting at Flemington on Tuesday in fine and typical style with Setsuna winning the Group 3 Emirates 100th A380 Stakes (1000m) under Stephen Baster Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/GetNews.aspx?id Read More »

Frankie Dettori hopes to break Melbourne Cup hoodoo

November 6, 2017 Comments Off

By AAP Superstar jockey Frankie Dettori hopes he can finally break his Melbourne Cup hoodoo. The Italian rider has returned for his 16th attempt at Australia’s most famous race in 24 years. Dettori rides defending Cup champion Almandin for owner, ... Read More »