News
Elders first as Schofields go two-up
Melbourne
Monday 3 November 2014, 6:31pm
Glyn Schofield has given son Chad some advice ahead of their duel in the Melbourne Cup: elders first please. Read more »
Bowman back from suspension for Cup
Melbourne
Monday 3 November 2014, 6:27pm
Hugh Bowman returns from a suspension on Melbourne Cup day and will partner Junoob for in-form trainer Chris Waller in the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Local hope Fawkner gets support for Cup
Sydney
Monday 3 November 2014, 5:54pm
Everyone is talking Japanese ahead of the Melbourne Cup but a few whispers of an Australian hope are emerging as Cup day looms. Read more »
PM and Vic premier fancy Signoff
Monday 3 November 2014, 5:27pm
The prime minister and Victorian premier both fancy Signoff in the Melbourne Cup, while the federal and Victorian Labor leaders are tipping Fawkner. Read more »
Atzeni looking forward to Melb Cup debut
Melbourne
Monday 3 November 2014, 5:23pm
Andrea Atzeni finished third in his first Australian Group One ride and hopes to go a couple better when he partners My Ambivalent in the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Barrett cheering for Sydney boys
Melbourne
Monday 3 November 2014, 5:16pm
Former Melbourne jockey Chris Barrett still remembers the excitement of Melbourne Cup day and he now keeps involved working as a valet. Read more »
Lucia Valentina spot on for Cup challenge
Melbourne
Monday 3 November 2014, 5:10pm
Kris Lees can't fault Lucia Valentina going into the Melbourne Cup, where one of her main dangers is a horse who will soon become a stablemate. Read more »
Zabeel and Sir Trsitram still a force
Melbourne
Monday 3 November 2014, 4:42pm
Sir Patrick Hogan is proud of the achievements of his stallions Sir Tristram and Zabeel who represent Australasia in ther Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Admire Rakti could blow us away: Boss
Melbourne
Monday 3 November 2014, 4:40pm
Glen Boss is confident his mount Who Shot Thebarman will run well in the Melbourne Cup but rates favourite Admire Rakti as clearly the horse to beat. Read more »
No need to see Signoff: Weir
Melbourne
Monday 3 November 2014, 4:12pm
Everything has fallen into place for Signoff including a softer than anticpated win in the Lexus Stakes that confirmed his place in the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
