‘Bogan central’:VRC members up in arms as exclusive areas open to paying public

‘Bogan central’:VRC members up in arms as exclusive areas open to paying public

The Victoria Racing Club is opening up its members-only areas to racegoers who are prepared to pay premium prices,causing outrage among some members.

  • byCara Waters

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10 super sandwiches to make this weekend (starring Peter Rowland’s cult chook sanga)
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10 super sandwiches to make this weekend (starring Peter Rowland’s cult chook sanga)

Roll out the picnic blanket,it’s time to celebrate the sunnier weather with these crowd-pleasing,deep-filled delights.

‘He’s not perfect any more’:The beginning of a racing fairytale

‘He’s not perfect any more’:The beginning of a racing fairytale

Harry Coffey says everyone knows his story. But this is the first time it has been told by his mum,Maree.

  • byDanny Russell
The Victoria’s Secret model bringing luxury back to the races
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The Victoria’s Secret model bringing luxury back to the races

Melbourne-born model and actor Abbey Lee is bringing international fashion back to the spring carnival.

  • byDamien Woolnough
This jockey grew up wanting to play rugby league. Now he’s riding for Ricky Stuart’s charity

This jockey grew up wanting to play rugby league. Now he’s riding for Ricky Stuart’s charity

Racing is in Cieren Fallon’s blood,but league is his first love. The English jockey is town for the Golden Eagle and can help deliver a big windfall for the Raiders coach’s charity.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
Williams gets another shot at history with Bella of the ball

Williams gets another shot at history with Bella of the ball

While all eyes and headlines this week have rightfully focused on the Golden Eagle,Bella Nipotina has a shot at history come 4pm on Saturday.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
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Being best dressed on race day is simple (once you know the rules)

Being best dressed on race day is simple (once you know the rules)

Olympian Emma McKeon is leaving the gold behind for Derby Day.

  • byDamien Woolnough
Record number of female jockeys booked for Melbourne Cup;Via Sistina ruled out

Record number of female jockeys booked for Melbourne Cup;Via Sistina ruled out

Next Tuesday for the first time in Melbourne Cup history five female jockeys could ride in Australia’s most famous race.

  • byPeter Ryan andRob Harris
Eyes of the racing world on Japanese filly in $10 million Golden Eagle

Eyes of the racing world on Japanese filly in $10 million Golden Eagle

Why you can expect a Japanese tidal wave of horses to target Rosehill if the favourite wins the Golden Eagle.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
‘Ridiculous’:Master trainer vents after stewards take his Cup fancy out of race

‘Ridiculous’:Master trainer vents after stewards take his Cup fancy out of race

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.

  • byPeter Ryan,Danny Russell andRob Harris
The horse that proves Golden Eagle is becoming a true international race

The horse that proves Golden Eagle is becoming a true international race

European raider Lazzat is owned by a Kazakhstani,trained by a Frenchman and will be ridden by an Italian in Saturday’s $10 million feature at Rosehill.

  • byChristian Nicolussi