Horse Racing News
Fourth Melbourne Cup win not Absurde for Kerrin McEvoy
Just one outing in the saddle for Kerrin Mcevoy is enough for the three-time Melbourne Cup winning hoop to gain a good impression of Absurde towards the gelding’s second attempt at snaring Australia’s most famous race next Tuesday. McEvoy’s trip to Werribee was the only time he will ride the Willie Mullins-trained...
Jamie Kah excited by Victoria Derby Day rides
The Melbourne Cup Carnival is one that jockeys look forward to, but in the blink of an eye it is over for another year. The build-up starts in the weeks leading up to Victoria Derby on Saturday, builds to a crescendo on Melbourne Cup Day and before you know it Champions...
European superstar ruled out of Melbourne Cup field by vets
Unbeaten European stayer Jan Brueghel has been withdrawn from next week’s Melbourne Cup after failing a Racing Victoria veterinary scan. RV confirmed the decision on Tuesday morning, following the publication of results from the Galileo entire’s final compulsory CT prior to next Tuesday’s $8.4 million Group 1 Melbourne Cup, which took place last...
Flemington in peak shape for 2024 Melbourne Cup week
Flemington track manager Liam O’Keeffe says the track has rebounded well for the biggest four days on the Australian racing calendar. The track took a pounding during the past two feature meetings on September 7 and October 5 when rain during the day had a detrimental effect on the course. But O’Keeffe...
Joliestar ready to defend Aussie honour in The Golden Eagle
Chris Waller denied a top Japanese galloper in last Saturday’s Cox Plate and he will look to bring down another of its stars this weekend. The champion trainer has Joliestar heading towards the $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill. The Group 1-winning daughter of Zoustar is the considered the best local hope in...
Via Sistina’s in elite company with Cox Plate rating
The superlatives for Via Sistina’s eight-length romp in Saturday’s Group 1 W S Cox Plate (2040m) came in thick and fast, only exacerbated when noting she broke Winx’s track record by nearly two seconds, and the rating backs up most of the applause. Via Sistina has run to a Racing & Sports...
Cummings side-steps 2024 Victoria Derby with star colt
Broadsiding will not be a starter in Saturday’s $2 million Group 1 Victoria Derby with James Cummings and Godolphin electing to target a Stakes Day option with their three-time Group 1 winner. The son of Too Darn Hot emerged as a possible Derby starter in the 24 hours after his third placing in...
Via Sistina remains in Melbourne Cup field after third acceptances
Cox Plate champion Via Sistina remains in contention for a tilt at the Melbourne Cup after third acceptances closed. A total of 35 horses a vying for a start in the Group 1 handicap over 3200m at Flemington on Tuesday week. Via Sistina is the current topweight with 56kg for the Melbourne Cup...
2024 Melbourne Cup start hinges on Bendigo performance
UK raider galloper Sea King will be racing for a start in the Melbourne Cup when he heads to Bendigo for his first Australian start. Sea King has been at the Werribee International Horse Centre preparing for a tilt at the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 5, but...
Traffic Warden right for 2024 Coolmore Stud Stakes
Godolphin trainer James Cummings says the availability of a jump-out at Flemington will not hinder the Group 1 aspirations of Traffic Warden on the opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Traffic Warden contested an 800m jump-out at Flemington on Friday, a heat that had a number of potential opponents in the Group...
