The substantial $3 million prize pool associated with The Big Dance has prompted the connections of Matias to prioritise this Melbourne Cup Day feature. They are confident that a large …

Irish trainer Joseph O’Brien is preparing to chase his third Melbourne Cup victory, fielding a substantial team of five runners. The trainer has a wealth of talent at his disposal …

Sam Clipperton finds himself in a more comfortable position for Melbourne Cup Day following Juja Kibo’s Moonee Valley Cup triumph, which came with a weight penalty. Crucially, the jockey had …

Punters who recall the 2009 Melbourne Cup might feel a sense of déjà vu with Shockletz lining up in the 2026 running of the prestigious race. The Ciaron Maher-trained mare …

Bendigo trainer Tim Fitzsimmons clearly remembers the moment his fascination with racing began. He was in Nagambie, listening to the radio as Empire Rose clinched the 1988 Melbourne Cup, a …

Sheila Laxon has never finished a Melbourne Cup Day without claiming Australia’s most famous sporting prize, and she’s hoping history repeats itself this Tuesday at Flemington. Laxon and her partner …

Trainer John O’Shea is expressing confidence that Peyton has now put his early career difficulties behind him as the promising three-year-old colt is set to compete at Flemington on Tuesday. …

Bringing a solid foundation of winning form to Flemington on Tuesday, Mister Whiskers has his trainer, Charlotte Littlefield, anticipating a strong performance with potential for even greater success down the …

The leading contender for the 2026 Melbourne Cup, Point Of Law, has seen his chances bolstered by a favourable barrier draw for the Flemington feature. At only his sixth start, …

Jockey Tommy Berry’s decision to ride Travolta for luck, influenced by a pre-race discussion with his manager, proved to be the winning formula in the 2026 Sydney Gold Cup. Berry …

Doubts about Lady Shenandoah’s peak form have been firmly put to rest as the Chris Waller-trained mare clinched her second Group 1 prize in as many weeks. Following her resurgence …

Sydney’s racing form proved decisive in the 2026 Victoria Derby, with Stormy Marco demonstrating exceptional resilience by winning the prestigious Group 1 event on Saturday, just seven days after his …

Godolphin’s gelding, Pericles, has vindicated the decision to bypass a suitable race in Melbourne in favour of a lucrative sprint closer to home with a gripping win in the 2026 …

Stand My Ground made an immediate impact upon her return, securing a commanding first-up victory in the $500,000 Four Pillars Midway (1500m) contested at Royal Randwick today. Post-race, trainer Marc …

The Chris Waller stable faces a significant decision following De Armas’ commanding victory in the traditional VRC Oaks lead-up event at Flemington. Before the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) on …

The former frontrunner for the Melbourne Cup, Defiantly, has been officially withdrawn from contention for the 2026 running of the iconic race. A panel of veterinarians from Racing Victoria assessed …

The impending arrival of rain on Victoria Derby Day at Flemington, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting between 2 and 10 millimetres, is set to significantly influence track conditions. Flemington’s …

Concord Connie may be short on race experience when she lines up against more seasoned mares in the Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington, but her trainer is confident. Charlotte Littlefield, …