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Treasurethe Moment wins the VRC Oaks at Flemington on Oaks Day of Melbourne Cup Carnival
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Treasurethe Moment wins the VRC Oaks at Flemington on Oaks Day of Melbourne Cup Carnival

ABC  

Treasurethe Moment has won the 2024 VRC Oaks, claiming a fourth win from her previous four starts. Ridden by Damian Lane and trained by Matt Laurie, Treasurethe Moment backed up her win in last Saturday's Group 2 Wakeful Stakes by winning the 2,500m Group 1. Joy for Robbie Dolan and Knight's Choice Photo shows A jockey kisses a golden trophy …

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AJ Brimson cleared after NRL investigation into Melbourne Cup betting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AJ Brimson cleared after NRL investigation into Melbourne Cup betting

ABC  

AJ Brimson is set to be cleared of any wrongdoing over his Melbourne Cup Day social media post, with the NRL convinced a previous bet on rugby league came from his mother's account. The Gold Coast star became embroiled in controversy on Tuesday when he posted a screenshot of a $10,100 win after a bet backing Knight's Choice in the …

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AJ Brimson referred to NRL Integrity Unit over Melbourne Cup bet post
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

AJ Brimson referred to NRL Integrity Unit over Melbourne Cup bet post

ABC  

Gold Coast have referred AJ Brimson to the NRL Integrity Unit for a social media post on Melbourne Cup day, but his manager says there is a simple explanation for the controversy that has erupted. NRL players are forbidden to bet on games as outlined in their code of conduct, but Brimson's manager Jim Banaghan said his client had nothing …

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How Knight's Choice went from Walcha to winning a Melbourne Cup
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Knight's Choice went from Walcha to winning a Melbourne Cup

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Every year the Melbourne Cup sees a fairy tale written, but the romance surrounding 2024 winner Knight's Choice is particularly heartwarming. Knight's Choice is the second Walcha-bred horse to win a Melbourne Cup. While the 2024 Melbourne Cup champion gets used to his new-found fame, Midnight Pearl currently has a filly at foot, and Mr Bazeley is busy as his …

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Aussies lash out at Channel Seven after stunning mistake saw them miss the Melbourne Cup
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aussies lash out at Channel Seven after stunning mistake saw them miss the Melbourne Cup

Daily Mail  

Thousands of Australians missed out on watching this year's Melbourne Cup after they did not realise that the race was not being shown on Channel Seven - with some blaming the broadcaster for their mistake. But many were left scratching their heads after Channel Seven did not show the race, with some viewers forgetting that the rights had belonged to …

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Nicky Hilton is a vision in yellow as she turns heads in chic ensemble at Melbourne Cup
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nicky Hilton is a vision in yellow as she turns heads in chic ensemble at Melbourne Cup

Daily Mail  

Nicky Hilton stole the spotlight at this year's Melbourne Cup, showcasing an effortlessly chic pastel yellow outfit that had heads turning all day. On Tuesday, the 41-year-old looked stunning as she arrived in an eye-catching off-the-shoulder Rebecca Vallance blazer that accentuated her refined, elegant style. Pictured On Tuesday, the 41-year-old looked stunning as she arrived in an eye-catching off-the-shoulder Rebecca …

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Rank outsider Knight's Choice stuns Melbourne Cup in photo finish at packed house at Flemington
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rank outsider Knight's Choice stuns Melbourne Cup in photo finish at packed house at Flemington

Daily Mail  

Rank outsider Knight's Choice has claimed the 2024 Melbourne Cup in a photo finish, beating Japanese raider Warp Speed by half a head in a thrilling finish. Jockey Robbie Dolan salutes the crowd after winning the 2024 Melbourne Cup on Knight's Choice ahead of Warp Speed and Okita Soushi 'I watched every Melbourne Cup far the last 40 years. Knight's …

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Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup at Flemington in photo finish — as it happened
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup at Flemington in photo finish — as it happened

ABC  

Australian-bred horse Knight's Choice has stunned a strong international contingent to win the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Key Events Robbie Dolan rides to Melbourne Cup dreamland 'We screamed him home': Back at the stables, those who work with Knight's Choice are toasting Melbourne Cup success Race 9: Maybe Mahal Stakes, Group 3, 4YO, Mares, 1,400m Show all key events That is …

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Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup to delight of jockey Robbie Dolan and trainers Sheila Laxon and John Symons
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup to delight of jockey Robbie Dolan and trainers Sheila Laxon and John Symons

ABC  

In 164 runnings of the Melbourne Cup, there have been a fair few surprise winners. Knight's Choice, trained by John Symons and trailblazing trainer Sheila Laxon, had not won in 335 days, and had its last run before the Cup when it came fifth in the Bendigo Cup. And Dolan and Knight's Choice did the rest, beating Warp Speed and …

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Elizabeth Hurley bucks the all-red theme in a vibrant yellow gown as she joins glamorous Samantha Armytage and Sylvia Jeffreys in leading the arrivals at the 2024 Melbourne Cup
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elizabeth Hurley bucks the all-red theme in a vibrant yellow gown as she joins glamorous Samantha Armytage and Sylvia Jeffreys in leading the arrivals at the 2024 Melbourne Cup

Daily Mail  

Elizabeth Hurley bucked the red dress theme as she joined Samantha Armytage and Sylvia Jeffreys at the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday. Aussie TV presenter Samantha appeared to have got the all-red memo as she posed up a storm in all-red at the long-awaited 164th staging of the Melbourne Cup For the star-studded occasion, Samantha put on a …

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This year's wildest Melbourne Cup bets revealed - including one punter who stands to win an incredible $255,000 if their horse gets up
1 month, 2 weeks ago

This year's wildest Melbourne Cup bets revealed - including one punter who stands to win an incredible $255,000 if their horse gets up

Daily Mail  

One punter outlaid $5000 on Just Fine Come 3pm on Tuesday afternoon, attention turns to the 164th staging of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse. Come 3pm on Tuesday afternoon, attention will turn to the 164th staging of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse Eager punters at Flemington last year soaking in the atmosphere of the Melbourne Cup Jockey Mark …

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Racing expert CHRIS LINES tells you which horses to back and which ones you MUST avoid in Daily Mail Australia's Melbourne Cup form guide
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Racing expert CHRIS LINES tells you which horses to back and which ones you MUST avoid in Daily Mail Australia's Melbourne Cup form guide

Daily Mail  

It's Melbourne Cup time again, when some once-a-year punters win big with crazy omen bets while most tear up their office sweep tickets while swearing that it's all rigged anyway - but we're here to help. However, jockey Mark Zahra has ridden the past two Cup winners, the horse did win this year's Sydney Cup over this distance, and trainer …

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The horse, the prep, and the race itself — how the tactics of winning the Melbourne Cup have evolved
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

ABC  

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 …

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Melbourne Cup 2024 field, horses, form guide and finishing order
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

ABC  

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 …

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Top trainer could make shock move after his horse was controversially axed from the Melbourne Cup - as Via Sistina is ruled OUT of the race
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Top trainer could make shock move after his horse was controversially axed from the Melbourne Cup - as Via Sistina is ruled OUT of the race

Daily Mail  

Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien is considering whether to send another horse to the Melbourne Cup after vets dramatically stopped Jan Brueghel from running in this year's contest. Via Sistina has been withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup in a decision that will disappoint many punters Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien has said he was left 'staggered' by the controversial decision to axe …

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Melbourne Cup favourite Jan Brueghel is sensationally ruled out of the race after shock decision from vets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Daily Mail  

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 …

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‘Devastated’ Aidan O’Brien hits out at Melbourne Cup stewards as Jan Brueghel is ruled out
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Devastated’ Aidan O’Brien hits out at Melbourne Cup stewards as Jan Brueghel is ruled out

The Telegraph  

A “devastated” Aidan O’Brien took a verbal swipe at the Melbourne Cup stewards after Jan Brueghel, one of the favourites for next Tuesday’s race, was scratched by the vets. However, after Coolmore spent the thick end of £130,000 flying the unbeaten St Leger winner halfway round the world, O’Brien took a swipe at the Australian stewards suggesting that, in his …

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Via Sistina shoots to Melbourne Cup favouritism after setting new standard at Cox Plate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Via Sistina shoots to Melbourne Cup favouritism after setting new standard at Cox Plate

Daily Mail  

Dominant Cox Plate winner Via Sistina has shot to outright Melbourne Cup favouritism despite not yet being a confirmed starter for the race that stops the nation. But connections of Via Sistina - bought by Yulong Investments for $5.5 million in December last year - will 'let the dust settle' before deciding whether to back her up in the Melbourne …

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Premier League superstar and Ballon d'Or winner Michael Owen chasing Melbourne Cup glory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Premier League superstar and Ballon d'Or winner Michael Owen chasing Melbourne Cup glory

Daily Mail  

Premier League superstar Michael Owen got a taste for the Melbourne Cup in the year that he retired, now he wants more. He retired in 2013 and immediately invested in his love of thoroughbreds, putting Brown Panther up for the Melbourne Cup that year and coming a fighting eighth place. English superstar Michael Owen developed a love for thoroughbreds at …

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Onesmoothoperator wins 2024 Geelong Cup as jockey Craig Williams gets sixth victory
2 months ago

Onesmoothoperator wins 2024 Geelong Cup as jockey Craig Williams gets sixth victory

ABC  

Onesmoothoperator has announced himself as a contender for Australia's most famous horse race after claiming the Geelong Cup on Wednesday. Williams, fresh off riding Bella Nipotina to win The Everest in Sydney last Saturday, now has a sixth Geelong Cup to add to his impressive career. English trainer Brian Ellison was full of praise for the victorious Onesmoothoperator after claiming …

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Anthony Albanese is accused of doing nothing to stop a VERY un-Australian act on Melbourne Cup day
2 months, 1 week ago

Anthony Albanese is accused of doing nothing to stop a VERY un-Australian act on Melbourne Cup day

Daily Mail  

Anthony Albanese is facing pressure to reschedule Question Time in parliament on the first Tuesday in November because it clashes with the Melbourne Cup. Question Time starts at 2pm and usually lasts longer than an hour, meaning those who attend would miss the big race at 3pm on November 5. 'If it's good enough for him to move Question Time …

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Lauren Phillips takes a break from breakfast radio wars to attend The Sony Foundation's River4Ward Fundraising Luncheon
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lauren Phillips takes a break from breakfast radio wars to attend The Sony Foundation's River4Ward Fundraising Luncheon

Daily Mail  

Lauren Phillips has been going head-to-head with KIIS FM's The Kyle and Jackie O show after landing a new radio gig at Nova alongside Jason 'Jase' Hawkins. But the radio star took a break from work on Thursday as she attended The Sony Foundation's River4Ward Fundraising Luncheon in Melbourne. Lauren Phillips took a break from breakfast radio to attend The …

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Pip Edwards skips the star-studded Melbourne Cup to go 'twilight sailing' in Sydney with Vaucluse Yacht Club
1 year, 1 month ago

Pip Edwards skips the star-studded Melbourne Cup to go 'twilight sailing' in Sydney with Vaucluse Yacht Club

Daily Mail  

Pip Edwards spent her evening on the water in Sydney on Tuesday as all her famous friends got dressed up and attended the Melbourne Cup. Pip Edwards, 43, spent her evening on the water in Sydney on Tuesday as all her famous friends got dressed up and attended the Melbourne Cup It seems the blonde beauty was attempting to avoid …

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Jockey Danny Miller painted into racing history at Bunbury Turf Club, reflects on Melbourne Cup 'thrill'
1 year, 1 month ago

Jockey Danny Miller painted into racing history at Bunbury Turf Club, reflects on Melbourne Cup 'thrill'

ABC  

Danny Miller can still remember the roar of the crowd and the "thrill" as he raced in the Melbourne Cup 56 years ago. "I always had an ambition to ride in Melbourne … I think it's a great feather in your cap to be able to do it," Miller said. Spectators line the fence at the Bunbury Turf Club on …

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