Racing Victoria has conceded that the number of internationals to the spring carnival could slow because of the expensive gamble connections need to make. While millions of dollars in prize …

Prominent racehorse owner Neil Werrett doesn’t have Black Caviar racing this spring but could still walk away with his third Patinack Farm Classic trophy. A dominant performance by flying filly …

Top Melbourne Cup hope Red Cadeaux is at the centre of a virus scare that has resulted in one horse being placed in isolation at the Werribee quarantine centre. Red …

Irish stayer Galileo’s Choice has come in for heavy support in Melbourne Cup betting after having his first strong gallop since arriving in Australia. Connections knocked back the opportunity to …

The Melbourne Cup dream is still alive for the English galloper Gatewood. But his owner Terry Henderson is more hopeful of running in the 2013 edition than next Tuesday at …

The iconic Emirates Melbourne Cup trophy received a hero’s welcome last night at the exclusive homecoming cocktail reception in the LaTrobe Ballroom at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins. Hosted by the …

When he runs in next Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup, the third favourite Mount Athos won’t have raced for 80 days. And according to his trainer Luca Cumani, that’s just perfect. “His …

Glencadam Gold missed trackwork on Tuesday because of a hoof issue but trainer Gai Waterhouse says the Group One-winning stayer is on target to run in the Melbourne Cup. Waterhouse …

The Robert Smerdon trained Electric Fusion has been backed from $12 into $9.00 with Sportingbet Australia to win Saturday’s Victoria Derby at Flemington.

Wednesday’s Group 3 Bendigo Cup over 2400m has attracted a weak field despite it being well timed for Melbourne Cup hopefuls to qualify for the $6.2 million race. With the …

French stayer Americain has been backed into favouritism with Australian and overseas bookmakers to repeat his 2010 Melbourne Cup heroics. Rank-and-file punters have rallied behind Americain to win next week’s …

Glen Boss’s chances of claiming a fourth Melbourne Cup trophy are almost certain to hinge on English stayer Gatewood earning a ballot-exempt place in this year’s race. Boss is so …

The VRC today (Monday) officially launched the 2012 Melbourne Cup Carnival with a star-studded media event in the Atrium at Crown Towers, Melbourne. Sunrise Sports Presenter and MC Mark Beretta …

Hugh Bowman’s Melbourne Cup experience so far has been frustrating at best. Three times he has been booked to ride strong chances, two of them haven’t even make it to …

The old Melbourne Cup water game has begun. Dermot Weld, a man who would have told Noah he needed more rain, has begun the cajoling and appealing for the Flemington …

It’s A Dundeel has eased in Victoria Derby betting but is still the one that punters want according to online bookmaker sportsbet. The Kiwi three-year-old’s stocks for the Classic took …

Race 9 – Myer Classic (1600 METRES) Of $500,000.1st $300,000, 2nd $90,000, 3rd $45,000, 4th $22,500, 5th $12,500, 6th $10,000, 7th $10,000, 8th $10,000 GROUP 1 Standard Weight for Age, …

Race 8 – Lexus Stakes (2500 METRES) Of $250,000.1st $150,000, 2nd $45,000, 3rd $22,500, 4th $11,250, 5th $6,250, 6th $5,000, 7th $5,000, 8th $5,000 GROUP 3 Quality, Maidens at time …