Only seven jockeys have won the coveted four 'majors' in Australian racing - the Melbourne Cup, Cox Plate, Golden Slipper and Caulfield Cup.
Emirates Melbourne Cup News
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Potential Melbourne Cup campaign for Kiwi mare
It has been nearly a decade since Rich Hill Stud stallion Shocking won the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) and this year he could have a contender in the race in the form of his Group One-winning daughter Fanatic.
13 Mar 2018 17:00
Almandin Photo by: Steve Hart
2018 Australian Cup: Latest Betting
A Melbourne Cup winner has been fancied in the 2018 Australian Cup at Flemington on Saturday.
09 Mar 2018 09:18
Lexus New Melbourne Cup Sponsor
Global luxury lifestyle brand Lexus is the new Melbourne Cup Principal Partner.
14 Feb 2018 06:06
Remarkable Irish Gold Cup win by Edwulf
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Joseph O'Brien has brought Edwulf back from near death to claim the Irish Gold Cup.
05 Feb 2018 10:45
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Melbourne Cup Carnival Soars To New Heights
The 2017 Melbourne Cup Carnival economic impact study has once again highlighted the substantial contribution made by the week-long event to the Victorian economy.
01 Feb 2018 09:49
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Couetil's Tiberian is no tease in the Vase, Peslier aims at Mosse's record
For connections of Tiberian, the joys of an international campaign which has already taken in the G1 Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) and will continue in Sunday's (10 December) G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (2400m), come as another bonus chapter to an already unlikely story.
05 Dec 2017 13:39
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Cory Parish out to build on dream spring
Having won the Caulfield Cup on Boom Time and ridden the stayer in a Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup, Cory Parish is keen to build on his memorable spring.
30 Nov 2017 19:22
Johannes Vermeer Photo by: RacingandSports
Johannes Vermeer Sister Sells For 1.1 million Euros
The third day of the Goffs November Foal Sale began in sensational style when a Galileo full-sister to G1 winner and recent Melbourne Cup runner-up Johannes Vermeer by sold for €1.1 million.
23 Nov 2017 08:46
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Veteran import to start in Mornington Cup
A one-time Melbourne Cup nomination for Irish trainer Willie Mullins will start his Australian campaign in the Mornington Cup.
21 Mar 2018 05:33
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Melbourne Cup aim for Ladies First
Auckland Cup winner Ladies First will be prepared for a tilt at the Melbourne Cup after her tenacious victory.
11 Mar 2018 23:06
Gallante Photo by: Martin King - Sportpix
Sydney Cup winner to join Team Rogerson
Graeme Rogerson has his eye on training a second Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) winner after securing a deal to buy ready-made stayers.
08 Mar 2018 12:59
Melbourne Cup prize money to increase
The Victoria Racing Club expects to increase prize money for the Melbourne Cup and has signed a new principal sponsor.
13 Feb 2018 20:36
More Americans attending the Melbourne Cup
An annual study into the economic impact of the Melbourne Cup has observed a doubling of North American attendees between 2016 and 2017.
01 Feb 2018 14:39
Cup winning jockey swaps horse for baton
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has carried the Queen's Baton
26 Jan 2018 19:02
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Imperial Aviator claims Australian win
English stayer Imperial Aviator has been touted as a potential Melbourne Cup contender by Gai Waterhouse after he won for the first time in Australia.
02 Dec 2017 22:08
Max Dynamite. Photo by: Martin King - Sportpix
Melbourne Cup Runners Arrive In Hong Kong
Melbourne Cup runners Max Dynamite and Tiberius have arrived in Hong Kong for their assault on the international race meeting.
28 Nov 2017 15:43
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No Autumn Racing For Rekindling
Melbourne Cup winner Rekindling will not return to racing in Australia this season.
14 Mar 2018 07:11
Photo by: Trish Dunell
Cup victory fuels Flemington dream
A crack at this year’s Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) edged a step closer for Ladies First at Ellerslie where she passed the sternest test of her stamina with flying colours.
10 Mar 2018 23:15
NZ Briefs for 27th February 2018
Stablemates work well ahead of Group One tests; Rogersons negotiate deal on Melbourne Cup hopefuls;Lengthy break for Werther; Price keen on Grunt’s chances
27 Feb 2018 14:35
Car brand Lexus new Melbourne Cup sponsor
Luxury car brand Lexus will fill the void left by airline Emirates and sponsor the Melbourne Cup.
13 Feb 2018 20:30
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Wallace turns back clock
John Wallace and Larry Cassidy will revive memories of the 1994 Melbourne Cup when they combine with Cossie at Doomben.
01 Feb 2018 13:30
Six Up For Shocking
Melbourne Cup winner Shocking sired his sixth stakes winner when Formidable took out the Listed 3YO Salver at Ellerslie.
19 Dec 2017 09:28
Photo by: Martin King - Sportpix
Imperial Aviator claims Australian win
English stayer Imperial Aviator has been touted as a potential Melbourne Cup contender by Gai Waterhouse after he won for the first time in Australia.
02 Dec 2017 14:43
Nakeeta Photo by: Pat Healy Photography
Nakeeta enjoying well-deserved break after gallant Melbourne Cup effort
Nakeeta is enjoying a well-earned holiday following his fantastic effort in the Melbourne Cup earlier this month.
27 Nov 2017 01:44
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