Thoroughbred News

Alenquer to start in the Melbourne Cup

November 6, 2023 Comments Off

The Mike Moroney trained Alenquer (FR) will start in the Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington today after being passed fit to start after recovering from a stone bruise on Sunday – Damien Oliver will have a ride ... Read More »

Cup field down to 23 with Cleveland scratching

November 6, 2023 Comments Off

The Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on Tuesday is down to 23 runners after the scratching late on Monday of the Kris Lees trained Cleveland (IRE) on vet’s advice Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/news/story/cup-field-down-to-23-with-cleveland-scratching- Read More »

Tuesday and Wednesday form

November 6, 2023 Comments Off

Monday evening’s meetings include South Africa’s Greyville, France’s Pau, UK’s Plumpton, Hereford, Kempton-All Weather – Tuesday’s meetings include New Zealand’s Wingatui, Pukekohe, Australia’s Melbourne Cup meeting at Flemington, Randwick, Eagle Farm, Morphettville, Hobart, Yarra Valley, Canberra, Kembla Grange, Gold Coast ... Read More »

Egan Vows to give Cup winner his all

November 6, 2023 Comments Off

Having been aboard Vow And Declare for all three runs this preparation, Billy Egan is looking forward to riding in just his second ever Melbourne Cup on Tuesday at Flemington having partnered 100-1 shot Etah James in 2020, finishing 17th ... Read More »

Oliver hopeful of final Cup ride

November 6, 2023 Comments Off

Damien Oliver will not know until official scratching time on Tuesday if he will add to his 31 rides in the Melbourne Cup but remains hopeful his ride Alenquer (Fr) will be able to take his spot. Read full article ... Read More »

Track conditions, form and scratchings for Flemington

November 5, 2023 Comments Off

Track conditions, form and scratchings for Flemington on Tuesday – Track Good 4 – rail out 2m for the entire circuit – 10mm of irrigation for the last 24 hours, 35mm for the last seven days – no rain for ... Read More »

Victoria Spring Weather Watch for #MelbCupCarnival

November 5, 2023 Comments Off

Melbourne’s forecast leading into the Melbourne Cup meeting on Tuesday, Oaks meeting on Thursday and Classic meeting on Saturday – partly cloudy, possible showers 29c for Tuesday Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/news/story/victoria-spring-weather-watch-for-melbcupcarnival- Read More »

Monday and Tuesday form

November 5, 2023 Comments Off

Sunday evening’s meetings include South Africa’s Fairview, France’s Deauville-All Weather, UK’s Huntingdon, Carlisle, Ireland’s Curragh, Cork – includes the Melbourne Cup meeting at Flemington on Tuesday Read full article Source:: http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/news/story/monday-and-tuesday-form- Read More »

Larrieu’s unforeseen Trip of a lifetime

November 5, 2023 Comments Off

From the moment Gerard Larrieu saw Gold Trip (FR), he felt he was a horse who could stamp himself a star, but did not expect it to be in the jurisdiction he has made his name. Read full article Source:: ... Read More »

Reflections on Victoria Derby Day

November 5, 2023 Comments Off

Victoria Derby Day will not be the same next year without Damien Oliver, however, while the champion rider was not able to win the race named after him, he reminded us all that he has not retired just yet with ... Read More »