Just Horse Racing News
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 »
Laxon tips Johannes Vermeer for Cup
By AAP Sheila Laxon, the first female trainer to win the Melbourne Cup, has picked the Lloyd Williams-owned Johannes Vermeer to win this year. “He’ll be fit enough to win,” Laxon told AAP. Laxon was speaking to a crowd on ... Read More »
Melham has confidence in Johannes Vermeer
By AAP Ben Melham reckons he’s unlucky not to already have a Caulfield Cup on the mantelpiece after one ride on lrish horse Johannes Vermeer. The jockey has now turned his attention to winning an even bigger prize -Tuesday’s $6 ... Read More »
Melbourne Cup favourite set to be dethroned
By Morgan Payne Big money is rolling in for Marmelo and the international raider could usurp Almandin from favouritism. Almandin has eased from $6.50 out to $8.50, while Marmelo has remained solid at $9.00. Overnight sportsbet was hit with a ... Read More »
Tommy Berry not heading to Melbourne
By Morgan Payne Star jockey Tommy Berry will not make the trip to Melbourne to ride at Flemington after his Melbourne Cup ride Who Shot Thebarman was scratched from the race yesterday afternoon. Berry made the decision on Sunday night ... Read More »
Trainer puzzled over his runners Melbourne Cup price
By AAP Lindsay Park co-trainer David Hayes is bemused with the Melbourne Cup price of Boom Time. The surprise winner of last month’s Caulfield Cup is a $26 chance in latest betting for Tuesday’s race. Hayes reasons the Caulfield Cup ... Read More »
Quiet coffee plans for Wohler and McEvoy
By AAP Trainer Andreas Wohler has been planning to meet with jockey Kerrin McEvoy to discuss Melbourne Cup tactics over a cup of coffee. But the German trainer doesn’t know what they’ll discuss after Red Cardinal drew barrier 24 in ... Read More »
Almandin flying ahead of Melbourne Cup
By AAP The prospect of Almandin becoming a dual Melbourne Cup winner has the star stayer the sentimental favourite of the six runners for part-owner Nick Williams in Australia’s most famous race. Williams and his father Lloyd have an interest ... Read More »
Overseas raiders thriving ahead of Cup
By AAP Marmelo, who punters believe will be the first of the record-equalling 11 European horses over the line in the Melbourne Cup, is not the only overseas raider who has been thriving since arriving in Australia. So too have ... Read More »
Former UK jockey say she was harassed
By AAP The British Horseracing Authority says it is taking allegations by former jockey Gay Kelleway that she was assaulted and harassed “very seriously”. Now a successful trainer, Kelleway, 53, who broke new ground for female riders, said she encountered ... Read More »
