Horse Racing
Melbourne Cup not about celebs: premier
By AAP The Melbourne Cup is about everyday people and not celebrities, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says, as a number of stars shun the race that ‘stops the nation’. Pop star Taylor Swift revealed last month she wouldn’t be going ... Read More »
Appleby – ‘we respect the decision’
Godolphin’s trainer Charlie Appleby said overnight that the stable will respect the decision of Racing Victoria stewards’ in ordering the withdrawal on Wednesday night of Ispolini (GB) from the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on Tuesday Read full ... Read More »
Connections to fight Melbourne Cup withdrawal
By AAP English trainer Hughie Morrison disputes the results of scans on Marmelo which have prompted his withdrawal from the Melbourne Cup. Racing Victoria stewards said the results of a standing CT scan indicated Marmelo had incomplete fractures in his ... Read More »
Godolphin weekend runners update
Godolphin trainers James Cummings and Saeed bin Suroor comment on their runners at Flemington on Saturday – Bivouac “He came through The Manikato better than I did and I wasn’t surprised he’d pulled up so well – He’s been climbing ... Read More »
Legendary jockey destroys 2019 Melbourne Cup favourite
By Ric Chapman Aghh Melbourne Cup carnival time. The birds are singing, the fascinators are fascinating and the he said, she said saga’s are rife. So much has been written about what Michelle Payne has said, and again now about ... Read More »
Trainer to appeal Melbourne Cup horse withdrawal
By Morgan Payne English trainer Hughie Morrison will appeal the Victorian stewards’ decision to bar Marmelo from the Melbourne Cup after the horse failed a veterinary test. Marmelo, second in last year’s Melbourne Cup to Cross Counter, was ordered out ... Read More »
Morrison to appeal Marmelo Cup withdrawal
By AAP English trainer Hughie Morrison will appeal the Victorian stewards’ decision to bar Marmelo from the Melbourne Cup after the horse failed a veterinary test. Marmelo, second in last year’s Cup to Cross Counter, was ordered out after a ... Read More »
Two leading 2019 Melbourne Cup contenders out of race
By Morgan Payne Two leading contenders in the 2019 Melbourne Cup have been scratched from the race on stewards advice. Last years Melbourne Cup runner-up Marmelo and fellow International raider Ispolini have been been withdrawn from the 2019 Melbourne Cup ... Read More »
Free Betting Strategy – 2019 Victoria Derby, Golden Eagle days
By Adam Page Resident tipster Adam gives his betting strategy for Saturday’s (2/11/2019) racing around the country. Note that the prices quoted were available at the time of writing, which was between 5pm-5.30pm Wednesday. Rosehill ($150) Race One: $2 Win/$8 ... Read More »
G1 winner dominates Wakeful Stakes odds
By Adam Page Despite giving away weight, Flit is the hot pot with Sportsbet.com.au when it comes to the Wakeful Stakes (2000m) this Saturday at Flemington. The James Cummings trained filly is on trial for the Oaks next Thursday. She ... Read More »
