Next Tuesday for the first time in Melbourne Cup history five female jockeys could ride in Australia’s most famous race.
How does a horse tell a physio where they are sore,or how their movement is restricted? Some of the answers come straight from the horse’s mouth – but not all. Meet Tom Simpson,who works with some of Australia’s best horses.
Spending on fashion for the races has declined with falling crowd numbers,but it still drives millions in sales for Australian brands.
Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien disagrees with the stewards who withdrew Jan Brueghel from the Melbourne Cup,and believes its absence is a stroke of fortune for the other runners in the race.
She is the first lady of racing,but celebrated trainer Gai Waterhouse is happy to share her expertise on all topics.
A star-studded host of ambassadors readied themselves for the 164th running of the famous race,but the guest of honour was the Melbourne Cup itself.
A day after picking up a replacement mount in the Melbourne Cup,Jamie Kah says her first aim is to do the late Colin McKenna proud on Saturday.
Chris Waller is yet to declare if he’ll ask his star mare Via Sistina and hoop James McDonald to back up their scintillating Cox Plate win with a run in the Melbourne Cup,but a decision is imminent.
Ciaron Maher’s great friend and No.1 supporter,Colin McKenna,passed away on Sunday. Together,the duo won the Caulfield Cup,but McKenna’s greatest achievements came off the track.
Grinning trainer of the Geelong Cup winner says his bad experiences with the Melbourne Cup are in the past as he declares this starter better than previous entrants.
These are the don’t-miss dishes,drinks and secret bars to track down at Flemington this Derby Day and beyond.