Melbourne Cup favourite Buckaroo handed wide draw
Chris Waller-trained favourite Buckaroo has work to do in the Melbourne Cup after being handed a wide gate for the race that stops a nation.
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Jamie Kah steers Goldrush Guru to Victoria Derby win
A suspected broken nose couldn't stop Jamie Kah becoming the second female jockey to win the Victoria Derby, steering Goldrush Guru to an emphatic win.
Dee sets sights on unpredictable Victoria Derby
Michael Dee chases his second Victoria Derby win aboard Kingofwallstreet as Flemington's Melbourne Cup carnival kicks off with a bang on Saturday.
Decision still to be made on Cup favourite Via Sistina
Trainer Chris Waller says connections are weighing up if Melbourne Cup favourite Via Sistina will race, but international Jan Brueghel has been ruled out.
Via Sistina stuns in ‘Winx-like’ Cox Plate triumph
Via Sistina has won the $5 million Cox Plate, beating pre-race favourite Prognosis by a record margin in Australasia's weight-for-age championship.
Cox Plate hope Via Sistina ‘bouncing’ after track scare
Chris Waller has been thrilled with Cox Plate fancy Via Sistina's preparation and response after the star mare threw jockey James McDonald during track work.
Bella Nipotina becomes first mare to win Everest
Bella Nipotina has won the $20 million The Everest, becoming the first female horse to win the world's richest race on turf.
‘Battler’ Harry Coffey claims dream Caulfield Cup win
Ciaron Maher-trained Duke De Sessa has won the $5 million Caulfield Cup ahead of Chris Waller pair Buckaroo and Land Legend.
The chips are never down in Bertalli’s outback kitchen
Bertalli's hot chip van is a favourite among many rural Australians and the family business serving up fresh salty spuds at country shows for 70 years.
From pony rides to Birdsville, where horses ‘just go’
It's a long way from Alan Lai's home in Hong Kong to Birdsville, but the young jockey has embraced his debut at "the Melbourne Cup of the outback".
‘Love the town’: Birdsville’s only cop to bid farewell
After 10 years as the only cop overseeing a patch of Queensland as big as the UK, Senior Constable Stephan Pursell is preparing to farewell the outback.
‘Get off their high horses’: call to end jumps racing
Former Victorian racing minister Rob Hulls is turning up the heat on the Labor government to become the last Australian state to ban jumps racing.
Legendary racehorse Black Caviar dies
Australian horseracing is in mourning following the death of 15-time Group One winner and unbeaten mare Black Caviar.
Racing boss hits out at ‘cheats’ in racecourse fight
Racing NSW CEO Peter V'landys has attacked "cheats and undesirables" seeking to undermine him amid a battle over the future of Sydney's Rosehill racecourse.
Building ‘black hole’ link to scared horses, jockey ban
Horse racing at Queensland's biggest track is at a standstill after jockeys refused to ride, claiming a nearby construction site is spooking the animals.
Rosehill development plan a ‘hijack’: Gai Waterhouse
Champion racehorse trainer Gai Waterhouse says a controversial plan to offload Sydney's Rosehill racecourse is like putting Bondi Beach up for sale.
Rosehill owner bets big on $5b housing, metro plan
Turning a historic Sydney racetrack into homes for 55,000 people became a compelling opportunity once a $500 million metro station was put on the table.
Zahra pulls right rein to win Cup on Without A Fight
Mark Zahra has piloted Without A Fight to victory in the $8 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington ahead of the Chris Waller-trained pair Soulcombe and Sheraz.
Off and running, Cup racegoers flock to Flemington
Punters and fashionistas packed Flemington Racecourse for the Melbourne Cup while protesters were arrested and pepper sprayed.
Dettori tips Absurde for Cup, Oliver clears hurdle
Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori doesn't have a Melbourne Cup ride but will have his eyes on a familiar horse, tipping Absurde to claim the $8 million handicap.
Mullins eyes more Irish Melbourne Cup success
Willie Mullins has a strong Melbourne Cup hand with favourite Vauban and well-backed stablemate Absurde in the running to win the $8 million feature.
Maher’s Gold Trip warning ahead of Vauban Cup showdown
Gold Trip has to defy almost 50 years of history to defend his Melbourne Cup title, but trainer Ciaron Maher is confident he can beat Irish favourite Vauban.
Chris Waller’s Riff Rocket wins Victoria Derby
Short-priced favourite Riff Rocket has stormed home to win the Victoria Derby for champion trainer Chris Waller, beating Apulia in Australia's oldest classic.
Yeomans out to upstage big-name trainers on Derby Day
Lucy Yeomans heads to Flemington with a pair of Group 1 chances, including Victoria Derby hope Roguery, in her first season as co-trainer with Lloyd Kennewell.
Derby favourite Riff Rocket to lap up pressure: Waller
Master trainer Chris Waller is confident favourite Riff Rocket will bounce back in Saturday's $2 million Victoria Derby after a surprise last-start defeat.
Mark Zahra makes peace with massive Melbourne Cup call
Mark Zahra has come to terms with his tough decision to partner Without A Fight instead of trying to repeat 2022's Melbourne Cup success with Gold Trip.
Jockey great Oliver ready for Melbourne Cup finale
Damien Oliver is hoping a final fling aboard European import Alenquer will help him secure a fourth Melbourne Cup victory before his retirement.
Zahra picks Without A Fight for Melbourne Cup
Mark Zahra will not ride last year's winner Gold Trip in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington next month, instead opting to partner Without A Fight.
Hong Kong’s Romantic Warrior wins $5 million Cox Plate
Romantic Warrior has won the $5 million Cox Plate at The Valley, beating Mr Brightside and Alligator Blood in Australasia's weight-for-age championship.
Hong Kong’s Iron Man trainer seeks Cox Plate history
Hong Kong raider Romantic Warrior is primed to become the fourth northern hemisphere-trained winner of Australasia's premium weight-for-age race at The Valley.
Melbourne Cup champion Gold Trip set for Cox Plate
Co-trainer Ciaron Maher says Melbourne Cup champion Gold Trip has pulled up well after a third at Caulfield and is set to run in the $5 million Cox Plate.