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.
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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.
Anamoe reigns supreme in 2022 Cox Plate
Anamoe has won the Cox Plate, revelling in rain-affected ground to triumph ahead of I'm Thunderstruck and El Bodegon in the $5 million race at Moonee Valley.
Waller wildcard up to Cox Plate challenge
For the second year in a row, a horse with a high-class European record is looming as a threat to Anamoe winning the $5 million Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.
Durston wins the $5 million Caulfield Cup
Durston has won the $5 million Caulfield Cup, beating Gold Trip and Knights Order in the first of three signature races of the Melbourne spring carnival.
Giga Kick wins $15m Everest in huge upset
Giga Kick has won the $15 million Everest, beating Private Eye and Mazu in the world's richest thoroughbred race on turf at Randwick.
Smokin’ Romans hot for Caulfield Cup bid
Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have Smokin' Romans poised to complete an unlikely rise as one of Australia's best stayers in the $5 million Caulfield Cup.
Stud deal adds intrigue to $15m Everest
Jacquinot, a runner in the $15 million Everest, has figured in a stud deal as the 2021 winner Nature Strip remains a warm favourite for back-to-back success.
Hendra virus detected on Mackay property
A horse has been put down in Mackay after testing positive for the Hendra virus, Queensland's first case of the disease since 2017.
Final vote set to ban jumps racing in SA
The South Australian parliament is set to vote on the latest bid by the Greens to ban jumps racing.
Nature Strip speeds to Royal Ascot triumph
Australian wonder horse Nature Strip has proved why he's the fastest in the business with a brilliant sprint triumph at Royal Ascot.
Qld to widen gambling tax, impose new levy
Queensland's gambling tax will rise from 15 per cent to 20 per cent and be broadened to include free and bonus bets in this month's state budget.