Just Horse Racing News
Last words on Cup runners
By AAP BIG ORANGE: Trainer Michael Bell. Jockey Jamie Spencer. $14 “He is arguably the best specialist two miler in Europe and hence he’s got topweight over here, but we’re looking forward to the race” – Michael Bell. OUR IVANHOWE: ... Read More »
Walker chilled before Almoonqith Cup ride
By AAP From the time Michael Walker won the Sandown Cup he knew Almoonqith was his 2016 Melbourne Cup ride. Walker guided Almoonqith to victory in last year’s 3200m Sandown Cup, less than two weeks after the horse finished a ... Read More »
Melbourne Cup facts and figures
By AAP SOME STATISTICS ABOUT THE MELBOURNE CUP: * First run in 1861 under the banner of the Victorian Turf Club and won by the Etienne de Mestre-trained Archer who beat the favourite Mormon by six lengths. The prize was ... Read More »
Fleimngton market movers – 1/11/2016
By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Flemington on Tuesday (1/11/2016) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * ... Read More »
Melbourne Cup 2016 – Final Field, Odds and Horse Updates
By Morgan Payne The countdown is on until the running of the 2016 Melbourne Cup which is set to be run on Tuesday 1st November at 3PM AEST. View the final field as well as the latest updates on the ... Read More »
Curren Mirotic to ensure strong Cup tempo
By AAP The trainer of Curren Mirotic says the horse will ensure the Melbourne Cup is run at a solid tempo. Osamu Hirata has backed jockey Tommy Berry’s comments that Curren Mirotic will make Tuesday’s race a true staying test. ... Read More »
Some memorable Melbourne Cups.
By AAP SOME MEMORABLE MELBOURNE CUPS: PRINCE OF PENZANCE: The quintessential tale of the boy from the bush, a girl with a dream and a horse whose dicey legs had stopped him from showing his best – until the Melbourne ... Read More »
Goulburn market movers – 30/10/2016
By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Goulburn on Sunday (30/10/2016) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * ... Read More »
Hartnell still favourite for Melbourne Cup
By AAP Locally trained Hartnell remains favourite and the pick of Godolphin’s five runners in the Melbourne Cup after drawing barrier 12 in the 24-horse field. Hartnell is at $5 for Tuesday’s race ahead of Oceanographer who cemented his place ... Read More »
Tommy Berry suspended for Derby ride
By AAP Sydney jockey Tommy Berry has been outed for careless riding on Swear in the Victoria Derby, with his suspesnion to begin after he rides Japanese horse Curren Mirotic in the Melbourne Cup. Swear finished fifth in Saturday’s Derby, ... Read More »
