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Fit-again Zahra eyes repeat of Derby day success
Mark Zahra was angry after his nasty Caulfield Cup fall but has recovered from severe bruising and rates his chances of success on Victoria Derby day.
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Japanese raider Stinger Glass scratched from Melbourne Cup field after failing pre-race scan
Japanese raider Stinger Glass has been scratched from the Melbourne Cup field after a panel of experts deemed he was at high risk of injury. The six-year-old Yasuo Tomomichi-trained stallion failed a mandatory pre-race scan on Thursday, ruling him out…
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How this elite punter picks a Melbourne Cup horse, in three charts
An analysis of 1140 races since 2018 reveals some tips that will help your betting strategy this spring carnival. Should you back the favourite or the underdog? Are the rock star horses from overseas worth backing? Getty If you’re like most people,…
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These horses will win the VRC Derby and Coolmore Stud Stakes
October 30, 2026 — 11:55am Japanese runner Stinger Glass has been scratched from Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup on vets’ advice as racegoers turn their attention to Saturday’s VRC Derby Day. Stinger Glass was withdrawn on Friday after leg scans showed it was at heightened risk…
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Melham's Cup defence alive with Japanese raider out
Jamie Melham will partner Gregory Hickman-trained import Future History in the Melbourne Cup as she aims to become the first female jockey to defend her crown.
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Japanese raider Stinger Glass out of Melbourne Cup
A second horse has been withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup after failing a mandatory vet scan, opening the door for Jamie Melham’s ride to join the field Japanese raider Stinger Glass has been scratched from the Melbourne Cup after failing…
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Melbourne Cup 2026 barrier draw: When it’s held and the numbers you want to avoid
The all-important 2026 Melbourne Cup barrier draw will be held on Saturday afternoon, shortly after the 24-horse field is confirmed for this year’s race. It’s expected the draw will be held around 5.40pm, soon after the conclusion of the Derby Day program…
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Horse racing betting: Friday’s Breeders’ Cup card features challenges for handicappers
The two-day “world championships” of Thoroughbred racing continue Saturday with nine races for older horses, culminating in the marquee $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic. It has been a nightmarish season for the winless Northern Illinois Huskies, who are 0-7 straight up and…
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Local horse withdrawn from Melbourne Cup 2026
Jennivamoose has been withdrawn from Tuesday’s $10.2 million Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington despite passing her initial veterinary examination. Connections elected not to proceed with the mare’s Melbourne Cup campaign following Thursday’s mandatory Racing Victoria inspections, which saw 29 other horses cleared to…
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John Hayes Returns As Ontario Racing Independent Chair
Ontario Racing is pleased to announce John Hayes will return as the organization's Independent Chair beginning on Nov. 2. He previously served as Ontario Racing's Independent Chair from 2018 through 2022. The Sharon, ON resident was then succeeded by Andrew Gaughan, who announced…
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