Just Horse Racing News
Baker pair out to Russell up a feature race win
By RS NewsWire Being asked to split two of your favourite horses is a little like being asked to pick a favourite child, so when it comes to lining up stablemates Pericles and Caballus in the Russell Balding Stakes, trainer ... Read More »
Strangles outbreak forces closure of NZ training facility
By JustHorseRacing A fresh outbreak of strangles in New Zealand has prompted the closure of the New Plymouth Training Facility, with racing authorities warning trainers to remain vigilant for signs of the highly contagious equine disease. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing ... Read More »
Melbourne Cup 2026 – Likely Field, Horses, Jockeys & Odds
By JustHorseRacing We take a look at this year’s Melbourne Cup likely field, including the trainers, weights and jockeys booked for Tuesday’s $10.2 million feature at Flemington. Exciting import Point Of Law heads the Melbourne Cup odds following his impressive ... Read More »
Connections facing an anxious wait with leading Melbourne Cup horse
By JustHorseRacing Leading International Melbourne Cup contender Defiantly is facing an anxious wait ahead of Tuesday’s $10 million Group 1 feature after being among five horses ordered to undergo further veterinary examinations. The Joseph O’Brien-trained four-year-old was one of several ... Read More »
Sheza Alibi set for spell after The Golden Eagle regardless of result
By JustHorseRacing Peter Moody has all but ruled out a Champions Day appearance for Sheza Alibi, with the star mare set to head to the spelling paddock following Saturday’s $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) at Randwick. Sheza Alibi is the ... Read More »
Leading Melbourne Cup contender out of the field
By JustHorseRacing One of the leading contenders for Tuesday’s $10 million Melbourne Cup has been ruled out, with Ciaron Maher-trained stayer Saint George withdrawn from the Flemington feature on Thursday. Saint George had been prominent in betting for the 3200-metre ... Read More »
Jamie Melham faces anxious wait for Melbourne Cup ride
By JustHorseRacing Reigning Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Jamie Melham faces an anxious wait to find out whether she will get the chance to defend her crown in Tuesday’s $10.2 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Melham has secured the ride on outsider ... Read More »
Unbeaten Ascot record goes on the line for Hot And High
By Graham Potter They are going to be lining up to try and knock Hot And High off her pedestal in Saturday’s $200 000 Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes at Ascot, so the question is which of the Dion Luciani ... Read More »
So You Are ‘can’t do any more’ to gain spot in 2026 Melbourne Cup field
By JustHorseRacing So You Are has strengthened his claims for a start in next Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup after producing another determined staying performance to win the Group 3 Bendigo Cup (2400m) on Wednesday. The Bjorn Baker-trained gelding continued his remarkable ... Read More »
Five new Melbourne Cup owners after Inglis online sale
By JustHorseRacing Five racing enthusiasts have secured their first runners in the $10 million Melbourne Cup after ownership shares in international stayer Vauban were snapped up during the inaugural Inglis Digital Spring Carnival Online Sale. The special auction concluded on ... Read More »
