While the big days of the Melbourne Cup carnival attract the height of fashion and society’s elite,there are also pre-dawn heroes who keep horse racing’s heart beating.
Victory in the Hot Danish Stakes could see Belclare join star stablemate Overpass on a plane for the Perth summer carnival.
Tommy Berry produced a perfect ride to steer favourite Gringotts to victory in the $3 million Randwick feature,which continues to grow in stature.
Waterford has been beaten as favourite no fewer than six times. But his owner,Penrith Panthers group CEO Brian Fletcher,believes his luck is about to change in Tuesday’s Little Dance.
The nine-year-old gelding had ‘lost his way’ and returned home to Dubbo. There,his attitude changed – and his owners began dreaming of a final payday to end them all.
Shattered trainer John O’Shea told owners he was “deeply sorry” after their horse was scratched on Cup eve,as connections questioned the decision.
It’s warm and a tad gusty at Flemington as the Melbourne Cup carnival kicks into gear on Derby Day. Follow along for all the fashion,colour and the latest news surrounding the countdown to Tuesday’s big race.
We run the rule over the 20 runners and explain why they can – and can’t – salute in Saturday’s $10 million feature at Rosehill.
Harry Coffey says everyone knows his story. But this is the first time it has been told by his mum,Maree.
Joao Moreira could be in for a bumper payday with rides on favourites Ascoli Piceno in the Golden Eagle and Buckeroo in the Melbourne Cup.
The barrier draw was not kind to a few internationals in Saturday’s $10m Rosehill feature.