Aussie jockey Corey Brown has played his part in a mini-streak for the Kiwis in the Victoria Derby but plans to snap that on Saturday when he rides Honorius. New …

A veterinary inspection has cleared imported stayer Winchester to continue his build-up to the Melbourne Cup. The former United States galloper was found to be mildly lame during a routine …

James McDonald tends to shy away from the accolades that have him marked down as the next star of Australian racing. But he doesn’t mind giving out the praise for …

A group of even three-year-olds are out to turn back one Kiwi raider in tomorrow’s Group 1 Victoria Derby. And after Saturday’s Moonee Valley meeting that challenge has surely become …

The doubt surrounding a Melbourne Cup start for imported galloper Green Moon has eased after the horse came through a searching gallop at Moonee Valley on Friday. Owner Lloyd Williams …

Mornington trainer Paul Rocke didn’t quite know what he had when he bought Nisos – but he certainly didn’t think the gelding would be lining up in Saturday’s $1.5 million …

English trainer Ed Dunlop wasn’t certain of what he was getting into when he came to Australia with Red Cadeaux for last year’s Melbourne Cup. But he learned fast and …

Melbourne Cup hopeful Winchester will undergo a second veterinary examination on Friday after being found to be mildly lame. On Thursday, Racing Victoria vets began looking at the 35 horses …

The Victoria Racing Club and Myer officially launched the 2012 Myer Fashions on the Field competition at Flemington today with all state finalists and the Online People’s Choice Award Winner …

A narrow defeat in last year’s Coolmore Stud Stakes was shattering for Nash Rawiller but he will be back sporting the same colours to chase an upset win in the …

Leon Corstens can see no better way of preparing New Zealander Zabeelionaire for next week’s Melbourne Cup than following the proven formula of his former boss Bart Cummings. That means …

Grahame Begg is confident Secret Admirer has regained the necessary freshness to overcome a significant drop in distance from the Caulfield Cup to the Myer Classic. Secret Admirer ventured to …

Punters on Luxbet have launched a concerted bid to cash in on giant odds about a Melbourne Cup runner via the ballot-free Lexus winner on Saturday!“A sharp punter bet $1,000.00 …

Permit will figure in a gear change for Saturday’s Lexus Stakes when he lines up as one of two Chris Waller-trained stayers chasing a Melbourne Cup berth at Flemington. Waller …

International invaders are continuing to prove very popular with European horses dominating Melbourne Cup betting with online bookmaker sportsbet. French stayers Americain ($5.50) and Dunaden($7.00) have had a see-sawing battle …

Victorian paramedics fear resources are being diverted to treat binge drinkers, as a new report shows the Melbourne Cup is the city’s booziest sporting event. The race topped the tables …

The Melbourne Cup tops the list as the city’s booziest sporting event of the year, a new report says. The race topped the tables as the worst sporting event for …

Victorian police are urging racegoers to celebrate responsibly or face fines during Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival. Police will have a strong presence on all major race days and will be …