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An untimely suspension will cost Craig Newitt the ride on star sprinter Lankan Rupee when he takes on European champion Slade Power in the Darley Classic. Newitt’s likely replacement in …

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MELBOURNE CUP: HISTORY * First run in 1861 And won by the Etienne de Mestre-trained Archer who beat the favourite Mormon by six …

The Lloyd Williams-owned Fawkner is attracting more than his share of early support for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup, firming from $11 into $10 at Sportingbet since the announcement of the final field and barrier draw on …

Qualifiers through the Lexus Quality (Hotham Handicap) since 1987 and where they finished in the Melbourne Cup. Until 2005, both first and second placegetters in the race were guaranteed a …

A careless riding supension from Derby Day will not affect Tye Angland riding in the Melbourne Cup but he will miss a Group One ride later in the week. Angland …

He might still be learning his craft but Deep Field has shown just why he is talked about as Australia’s next sprinting superstar with a Group Two win at Flemington. …

Trainer Kris Lees believes Lucia Valentina has come on from her Caulfield Cup placing as the mare prepares to tackle uncharted territory in the Melbourne Cup. The four-year-old started favourite …

Fortune deserted Johnny Murtagh in two Melbourne Cup rides but he is counting on two of Australia’s best jockeys to win the race with his first runners as a trainer. …

Fillies from the Robert Smerdon stable could dominate the make-up of the VRC Oaks field, depending on the outcome of the Wakeful Stakes. Smerdon has the two market leaders for …

North Queensland is a popular destination for horses struggling in Sydney but Our Boy Malachi will reverse the trend when he heads to Rosehill. The winner of 13 of his …

The travelling days of veteran Red Cadeaux are not over yet with another trip to Australia early next year on the radar. English trainer Ed Dunlop said Group One races …

Melbourne Cup favourites Admire Rakti and Lucia Valentina have kept their place at the top of betting charts with favourable barrier draws for the $6.2 million race. Japanese stayer Admire …

It seems the number eight is just as lucky in Japan as it is in China. And the trainer of the Melbourne Cup favourite Admire Rakti, Tomoyuki Umeda, is pleased …

BARRIER WINS SINCE 1958 MELBOURNE CUP * Starting stalls introduced for the first time in 1958 1: (1) Kingston Rule 1990 2: (2) Might And Power 1997, Kiwi 1983 3: …

Japanese horse Admire Rakti maintains favouritism at Sportingbet for Tuesday’s Emirates Melbourne Cup following the declaration of the final field and barrier draw at Flemington tonight. SPECIAL: Sign-up at Sportingbet.com.au via this link for …

Outsider Bonaria has come from the back of the field to claim the Group One Myer Classic at Flemington. Sent out a $26 chance in the $500,000 race, Bonaria stormed …

Happy Trails has scored a last-stride win in the Group One Mackinnon Stakes, edging out He’s Your Man in a finish involving two of world racing’s glamour jockeys. Ridden by …

Unchain My Heart has been scratched from Saturday’s Lexus Stakes with trainer David Hayes taking the gamble the mare makes the Melbourne Cup field. After the withdrawal of 2012 Cup …