Melbourne Cup 2023 field, horses, form guide and finishing order
1 year, 4 months ago

Melbourne Cup 2023 field, horses, form guide and finishing order

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Without A Fight has won the Melbourne Cup, giving jockey Mark Zahra back-to-back wins and father-and-son training team Anthony and Sam Freedman their greatest triumph. Gold Trip 7yo stallion | Barrier 2 | 58.5kg Jockey: James McDonald | Trainers: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Gold Trip ridden by Mark Zahra wins the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2022 in Flemington, Australia. Without A Fight 7yo gelding | Barrier 16 | 56.5kg Jockey: Mark Zahra | Trainers: Anthony & Sam Freedman Mark Zahra riding Without A Fight defeats Jamie Spencer riding West Wind Blows in Race 9, the Carlton Draught Caulfield Cup, during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on October 21, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Soulcombe 5yo gelding | Barrier 4 | 53.5kg Jockey: Joao Moreira | Trainer: Chris Waller Soulcombe ridden by Craig Williams wins the Queen's Cup at Flemington racecourse on November 5, 2022. Interpretation 6yo gelding | Barrier 17 | 50kg Jockey: Teo Nugent | Trainer: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Interpretation ridden by Ben Melham heads to the barrier before the Geelong Cup on October 19, 2022.

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The horse, the prep, and the race itself — how the tactics of winning the Melbourne Cup have evolved
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The horse, the prep, and the race itself — how the tactics of winning the Melbourne Cup have evolved

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If you want to talk to someone who knows about riding the winner of the Melbourne Cup, Kerrin McEvoy is not a bad place to start. "The cup's evolved and it takes a quality horse to adapt to the style of race that the Melbourne Cup is running and that's where it's intriguing. The last time a horse ran on …

Melbourne Cup 2024 field, horses, form guide and finishing order
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Melbourne Cup 2024 field, horses, form guide and finishing order

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Knight's Choice has created a boilover by claiming the Melbourne Cup in a thrilling finish ahead of the Japanese raider Warp Speed. Circle Of Fire 5yo stallion | Barrier 24 | 54.5kg Jockey: Mark Zahra | Trainer: Ciaron Maher Circle Of Fire's Sydney Cup win proved he can stay 3,200m. Tuesday's race will pose a much tougher challenge than last …

Melbourne Cup favourite Jan Brueghel is sensationally ruled out of the race after shock decision from vets
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Melbourne Cup favourite Jan Brueghel is sensationally ruled out of the race after shock decision from vets

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Top European star Jan Brueghel has been ruled out of next Tuesday's Melbourne Cup due to a decision by veterinarians that has left the horses' connections mystified and angry. Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien's stallion was the Cup favourite before Via Sistina's barn-storming Cox Plate run last Saturday. 'Following advice from RV Veterinary Services in relation to the specialist opinions from …

Melbourne Cup: Without A Fight creates history with Cup win, as jockey Mark Zahra claims back-to-back victories
1 year, 4 months ago

Melbourne Cup: Without A Fight creates history with Cup win, as jockey Mark Zahra claims back-to-back victories

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Jockey Mark Zahra has won back-to-back Melbourne Cups, piloting Without A Fight to win the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Key points: Without A Fight has won the 2023 Melbourne Cup, ahead of Soulcombe and Sheraz Jockey Mark Zahra won back-to-back Melbourne Cups Without A Fight becomes the first horse since 2001 to win the Melbourne and Caulfield cups in the …

The Melbourne Cup dream eludes Frankie Dettori, racing's Greatest Showman, in the latest twist to his movie-worthy career
1 year, 4 months ago

The Melbourne Cup dream eludes Frankie Dettori, racing's Greatest Showman, in the latest twist to his movie-worthy career

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He is arguably the most famous jockey in the world, who has helped drag more people through the gates of racecourses in England and elsewhere than any other. One of the few great events not yet on Frankie Dettori's victory CV happens to be the Melbourne Cup, and after 35 years in racing, this year was shaping as his last …

Without A Fight wins $5 million Caulfield Cup, beating West Wind Blows and Gold Trip
1 year, 5 months ago

Without A Fight wins $5 million Caulfield Cup, beating West Wind Blows and Gold Trip

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Without A Fight, ridden by Mark Zahra, has won the $5 million Caulfield Cup, edging West Wind Blows into second place in a brilliant finish. Caulfield Cup Group 1, 2,400m, $5 million 1: Without A Fight 3: Gold Trip J: Jockey TR: Trainer Pre-race favourite Gold Trip, who had been a doubt to run earlier in the day over concerns …

Have we just seen next year's Melbourne Cup winner? Gai Waterhouse horse sends ominous message
2 years, 4 months ago

Have we just seen next year's Melbourne Cup winner? Gai Waterhouse horse sends ominous message

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A guide to the 2022 $3million Melbourne Cup, which is run over 3200m at the famous Flemington Racecourse. 3: Knights Order - 55.5kg - $17 - Tim Clark Horror show in last year's Melbourne Cup and doesn't produce his best at this track. Montefilia, pictured winning the Ranvet Stakes in March, has been in good form ahead of the Melbourne …

Emotional jockey Mark Zahra reacts after Gold Trip wins the 2022 Melbourne Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

Emotional jockey Mark Zahra reacts after Gold Trip wins the 2022 Melbourne Cup

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Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Mark Zahra says it is "unbelievable" that he guided Gold Trip to victory. English Derby winner Serpentine led around the first turn in the Melbourne Cup, while Mark Zahra eased Gold Trip back in the field. Melbourne Cup 2022 Photo shows Mark Zahra raises his whip as he rides Gold Trip home to win the Melbourne Cup. …

Melbourne Cup runner Interpretation pulls up 'OK' after failing to finish
2 years, 4 months ago

Melbourne Cup runner Interpretation pulls up 'OK' after failing to finish

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Irish stallion Interpretation has failed to finish in the 2022 Melbourne Cup, but has avoided significant injury, Racing Victoria says. Key points: Melbourne Cup runner Interpretation has avoided severe injury despite not finishing the race Racing Victoria reported no injuries, marking the Cup's second fatality-free race in a row Two other horses were scratched from the race after failing to …

A brief guide to the 2022 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse
2 years, 4 months ago

A brief guide to the 2022 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse

Daily Mail  

A guide to the 2022 $3million Melbourne Cup, which is run over 3200m at the famous Flemington Racecourse. 3: Knights Order - 55.5kg - $17 - Tim Clark Horror show in last year's Melbourne Cup and doesn't produce his best at this track. Montefilia, pictured winning the Ranvet Stakes in March, has been in good form ahead of the Melbourne …

Melbourne Cup 2022: Field, horses, form guide and finishing order
2 years, 4 months ago

Melbourne Cup 2022: Field, horses, form guide and finishing order

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Former French galloper Gold Trip has won the Melbourne Cup, giving jockey Mark Zahra and trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace their first wins in the great race. Knight's Order 8yo gelding | Barrier 24 | 55.5kg Jockey: Tim Clark | Trainers: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott This former European is expected to run a much better race on Tuesday …

From Smokin' Romans to Anamoe and Deauville Legend, the leading chances for the Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup
2 years, 5 months ago

From Smokin' Romans to Anamoe and Deauville Legend, the leading chances for the Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup

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It's Spring Racing Carnival time and during the next 18 days, three of Australia's biggest and most famous races will be run and won. The two Cups and a Plate — the Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup — draw some of the best racehorses in Australia, and in recent years an increasing number of challengers from overseas. This …

Incentivise produces brilliant Caulfield Cup victory for trainer Peter Moody
3 years, 5 months ago

Incentivise produces brilliant Caulfield Cup victory for trainer Peter Moody

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Incentivise has confirmed his position as Australia's most exciting racehorse, producing a brilliant performance to win the $5 million Caulfield Cup. Key points: Trainer Peter Moody has won his first Caulfield Cup with Incentivise leaving his rivals for dust The star galloper won the Group One by three-and-a-half-lengths, despite running wide most of the way jockey Brett Prebble declared 'look …

Melbourne Cup: Racing Victoria vows to 'leave no stone unturned' as it investigates Anthony Van Dyck's death
4 years, 4 months ago

Melbourne Cup: Racing Victoria vows to 'leave no stone unturned' as it investigates Anthony Van Dyck's death

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Racing Victoria has vowed to investigate why there has been a series of fatalities on Melbourne Cup day after Anthony Van Dyck was euthanased on Tuesday. Key points: Anthony Van Dyck was the sixth Melbourne Cup horse to die in seven years at Flemington Animal rights groups are calling for an end to racing after the deaths Racing Victoria says …

Twilight Payment wins the Melbourne Cup scooping a huge $4.4million first prize
4 years, 4 months ago

Twilight Payment wins the Melbourne Cup scooping a huge $4.4million first prize

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The outsider Twilight Payment has won the Melbourne Cup in front of empty grandstands at Flemington - as one of the favourites, Anthony Van Dyck, was put down after suffering a broken leg on the home turn. Twilight Payment, trained by Joseph O'Brien, crossed the post before Tiger Moth in second and Prince Of Arran in third place Pictured: Sydneysiders …

Melbourne Cup: Cross Counter beats Marmelo and A Prince Of Arran; The Cliffsofmoher euthanased
6 years, 4 months ago

Melbourne Cup: Cross Counter beats Marmelo and A Prince Of Arran; The Cliffsofmoher euthanased

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Cross Counter has won the $7.05 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington, beating Marmelo and A Prince Of Arran. Key points: Cross Counter, ridden by Kerrin McEvoy, wins the Cup in only its eighth start, beating Marmelo and A Prince of Arran It's the first win for an English-trained horse at the Melbourne Cup and the first victory for global racing …

Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter: 2018 finishing order and form guide
6 years, 4 months ago

Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter: 2018 finishing order and form guide

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Cross Counter has taken out the 158th running of the Melbourne Cup. Best Solution Age, sex 5yo stallion Starts 22 Prize money $4,409,302 Trainer Saeed Bin Suroor Jockey Pat Cosgrave Last 5 starts 5th, 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st This track First start Barrier 6 This distance First start Weight 57.5kg Odds $16 Breeding Ireland Best Solution is looking to cap …

Melbourne Cup 2015: The jockeys
9 years, 4 months ago

Melbourne Cup 2015: The jockeys

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From multiple winners to Cup first-timers, here is a look at the jockeys who will be in the hot seat for this year's Melbourne Cup. Craig Williams Craig Williams Age: 38 Born: Australia Based: Melbourne Cup rides: 11 Best result: 3rd Mount Athos The key moment in Williams' career came in 2000 when he decided to move overseas and join …

Melbourne Cup 2015: Michelle Payne’s historic win
9 years, 4 months ago

Melbourne Cup 2015: Michelle Payne’s historic win

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Story highlights Payne is first woman to ride Melbourne Cup winner Only the fourth female jockey to ever compete in race First to post on New Zealand's Prince of Penzance CNN — The first female jockey has won Australia’s most famous race, the Melbourne Cup. “This is just awesome.” Video Ad Feedback Female Melbourne Cup winner to critics: 'Get stuffed' …

Melbourne Cup 2015 winner Prince of Penzance: Final results and finishing order
9 years, 4 months ago

Melbourne Cup 2015 winner Prince of Penzance: Final results and finishing order

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Prince of Penzance has won the 155th running of the Melbourne Cup. Big Orange Age, sex 5yo gelding Starts 13 Prize money $549,822 Trainer Michael Bell Jockey Jamie Spencer Last 5 starts 4th, 7th, 1st, 1st, 7th This track First start Barrier 23 This distance 3 starts Weight 55.5kg Odds $61 Breeding Great Britain Big Orange is another of the …

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