Just Horse Racing News
Regal Monarch euthanised after fall
By Michael Nicholls Regal Monarch has unfortunately lost a fight for his life after suffering from a terrifying fall during a race at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day. Racing Victoria’s general manager of veterinary services, Grace Forbes, said the Chris ... Read More »
Rekindling heads 2018 Melbourne Cup odds
By Morgan Payne Following the running of the Melbourne Cup online bookmaker Sportsbet has released their odds for next years edition of the race and there are no surprises with today’s winner Rekindling heading the market. Sportsbet were the first ... Read More »
So close, yet so far for Melham in Cup
By AAP Ben Melham admits he thought he was going to win the Melbourne Cup when he dashed clear on Johannes Vermeer only to be left heartbroken by a narrow second placing. Melham rode the Aidan O’Brien-trained Johannes Vermeer in ... Read More »
Jinx ‘N’ Drinx continues Fradd run of form
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 »
Setsuna confirms Gai’s Golden Slipper plan
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 »
Melbourne Cup plunge on Aussie horse
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 »
Frankie Dettori hopes to break Melbourne Cup hoodoo
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 »
Punters crunch Snowden galloper on Melbourne Cup day
By Adam Page The Team Snowden trained Boorooj has been one of the better backed runners on Cup Day at Flemington in the Lexus Hybrid Plate (1400m) this Tuesday. The regally bred filly broke the maiden status with authority last ... Read More »
Melbourne Cup punter set to turn $1 into $1,000,000
By JustHorseRacing One lucky Melbourne Cup punter from Queensland is set to turn one measly dollar into $1 Million Dollars if his selection passes the post first in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup at Flemington. The lucky punter from the Sunshine Coast ... Read More »
Last words from the Cup players
By AAP 1: Hartnell: “The Cummings tradition is there. But I haven’t thought about it too much. I’ve just been focusing on the processes and ensuring the horse is right and the whole company will enjoy being a part of ... Read More »
