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.
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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.
Without A Fight up for Melbourne Cup battle: Zahra
Without A Fight disappointed at last year's Melbourne Cup but shapes as a genuine contender for next month's race after a scintillating Caulfield Cup win.
Zahra punt pays off, Without A Fight wins Caulfield Cup
Without A Fight, ridden by Mark Zahra, has won the $5 million Caulfield Cup ahead of West Wind Blows, with pre-race favourite Gold Trip finishing third.
Favourite Gold Trip faces stiff Caulfield Cup battle
Gold Trip is the Caulfield Cup favourite but Irish hoop John Allen is confident Duke De Sessa can challenge in Saturday's "wide open" 2400m test.
Think About It continues winning run in The Everest
The Joe Pride-trained Think About It has beaten I Wish I Win and Private Eye to claim the $20 million The Everest at Randwick.
Joe Pride-trained sprinters set for Everest showdown
Trainer Joe Pride is confident stablemates Private Eye and Think About It are ready to give The Everest a shake.
Ritual and predatory abuse: racing’s dark side revealed
A review into Victorian racing has revealed a dark side of the $4.7 billion industry, fraught with abuse and harassment including violence against children.
Three-time Melbourne Cup winner Damien Oliver to retire
Three-time Melbourne Cup winner Damien Oliver will retire at the end of the year, bringing an end to a dazzling career.
Top jockey charged by stewards over ‘white powder’ pics
Racing Victoria has charged top jockey Jamie Kah over pictures that appeared to show her and two others with a white powder.
V’landys loses appeal in defamation case against ABC
The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by Racing NSW chief Peter V'landys, saying an ABC program treated him "very shabbily" but didn't defame him.
Jockey Dean Holland dies in Victorian race fall
Tributes are pouring from around Australia for jockey Dean Holland after he died following a fall during a race at Donald Racecourse in Victoria's west.
Foster in court over banned racehorse’s ownership
Convicted conman Peter Foster has suffered a Supreme Court setback in an ownership row over a banned Australian racehorse but says he is "not going away".
Melbourne Cup winner admits animal cruelty
Melbourne Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir and his assistant Jarrod McLean have pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in the lead-up to the 2018 Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup racegoers back at the track
Melbourne Cup crowds have returned in full for the first time in three years as punters and fashionistas hit Flemington, along with animal rights protesters.
Gold Trip claims the 2022 Melbourne Cup
Gold Trip has won the Melbourne Cup, beating Emissary and High Emocean in the $8 million race at Flemington.
Cup pair in race morning vet inspections
Lightweight Realm Of Flowers is expected to carry most public support to fend off the international challenge in the Melbourne Cup.
Cup runner won’t go down Without A Fight
Without A Fight is rated the second-string overseas runner in the Melbourne Cup but Ed Crisford says the stayer is in prime condition to run well at Flemington.
Deauville Legend draws ‘spot on’ Cup gate
Melbourne Cup favourite Deauville Legend will start from a middle barrier in the $8 million race at Flemington.
Manzoice wins Vic Derby for Waller, Dee
Manzoice has given champion trainer Chris Waller a second Victoria Derby triumph with the colt producing a barnstorming finish to win at Flemington.
NZ stars ready to shine in Victoria Derby
New Zealanders Sharp 'N' Smart and Mr Maestro will provide a formidable challenge for Australia's best young stayers in the $2 million Victoria Derby.
Ferguson dares to dream for Cup favourite
English horseman James Ferguson established his own training business three years ago and is eyeing a Melbourne Cup triumph with favourite Deauville Legend.
Bella Nipotina claims G1 Manikato Stakes
Bella Nipotina has arrived as Australia's latest Group One winner after taking out a rescheduled Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley.