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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 »
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 »
