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Ryan Moore wins Tenno Sho on Maurice

Sunday 30 October 2016, 6:15pm

Ryan Moore has prepared for his ride on Bondi Beach in the Melbourne Cup by steering Maurice to win the Tenno Sho in Japan.  Read more »

Godolphin primed for first Cup win

Sunday 30 October 2016, 5:44pm

Hartnell and Oceanographer headline a five-pronged attack on the Melbourne Cup for Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin operation.  Read more »

Darren Dance looking for elusive Cup

Sunday 30 October 2016, 5:42pm

Darren Dance's Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock is back having another crack at the Melbourne Cup with Heartbreak City.  Read more »

Williams and Sheikh dominate Cup field

Sunday 30 October 2016, 5:24pm

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed has been trying to win the Melbourne Cup for two decades and takes five chances into Tuesday's race, while Lloyd Williams has four.  Read more »

Big Orange ready for second crack at Cup

Sunday 30 October 2016, 5:04pm

Big Orange is back for another crack at the Melbourne Cup and his trainer Michael Bell is confident he's ready to run a big race.  Read more »

Appleby with two Melbourne Cup chances

Sunday 30 October 2016, 4:15pm

Charlie Appleby has been delighted with how his runners have performed during the spring carnival in Victoria and is excited to have two Melbourne Cup runners.  Read more »

Curren Mirotic to ensure strong Cup tempo

Sunday 30 October 2016, 4:03pm

Japanese trainer Osamu Hirata has indicated Curren Mirotic's best chance to win the Melbourne Cup is to make it a true staying test.  Read more »

Ciaron Maher happy to fly under the radar

Sunday 30 October 2016, 3:48pm

Jameka is an easing third favourite as she attempts to take out the Caulfield and Melbourne Cup double.  Read more »

Cumani out to better his dad's Cup efforts

Sunday 30 October 2016, 3:28pm

England-born and Australian-based trainer Matt Cumani will be claiming a victory for the Aussies should he win a Melbourne Cup in his first year as a trainer.  Read more »

Mallyon hopes Lloyd's Cup charm rubs off

Sunday 30 October 2016, 2:08pm

Katelyn Mallyon is the only female jockey with a ride in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup, but isn't feeling any pressure after Michelle Payne's historic win last year.  Read more »