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Fourth-time lucky? Cautious Cup lead-up for Vauban

Legendary trainer Gai Waterhouse says Vauban's race preparation for the Melbourne Cup was limited to prevent the nine-year-old breaking down in his fourth tilt.

AAP · 9h ago

Melham left sweating as Melbourne Cup field reshuffled

Star jockey Jamie Melham has secured a Melbourne Cup ride on Future History, but needs one more withdrawal for her mount to leap into the 24-horse field.

AAP · Oct 29

Waterhouse predicts toughest Melbourne Cup in memory

Gai Waterhouse wants a reward if she knocks off the powerful Ciaron Maher and Joseph O'Brien stables in what will be a hotly contested Melbourne Cup.

AAP · Oct 26

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How Caulfield Cup favourite has prepped for big day

Co-trainer Calvin McEvoy expects the pressure of the $5 million Caulfield Cup to suit his short-priced favourite Half Yours.

AAP · Oct 17, 2025

Female jockeys, trainers on equal Cup footing

Almost a decade after Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, a record four women riders will contest Tuesday's edition.

AAP · Nov 4, 2024

Decision still to be made on Cup favourite Via Sistina

Trainer Chris Waller says connections are weighing up if Melbourne Cup favourite Via Sistina will race, but international Jan Brueghel has been ruled out.

AAP · Oct 28, 2024

Waterhouse backs Storm Boy to climb Everest

Trainer Gai Waterhouse has backed Storm Boy to silence his critics in the $20 million The Everest, which will be run as a Group 1 for the first time.

AAP · Oct 18, 2024

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History no barrier for Land Legend in Caulfield Cup

Zac Purton's Land Legend has drawn a historically problematic barrier for the $5 million Caulfield Cup but the Hong Kong-based hoop fancies his chances.

AAP · Oct 18, 2024

Nine Entertainment journalists vote for industrial action – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2024

Rosehill development plan a 'hijack': Gai Waterhouse

Champion racehorse trainer Gai Waterhouse says a controversial plan to offload Sydney's Rosehill racecourse is like putting Bondi Beach up for sale.

AAP · Jul 22, 2024

Melbourne Cup live stream 2023: how to watch for FREE online from anywhere – runners and riders, race time

Here's how to watch a 2023 Melbourne Cup live stream from anywhere, with Willie Mullins-trained Vauban and Absurde headlining the $8 million handicap at Flemington Racecourse.

TechRadar · Nov 6, 2023

How to watch the Melbourne Cup 2023 online and on TV

Here's how you can watch the Melbourne Cup 2023 online, ready for when it starts on Tuesday, November 7.

WhatToWatch · Nov 6, 2023

Mullins eyes more Irish Melbourne Cup success

Willie Mullins has a strong Melbourne Cup hand with favourite Vauban and well-backed stablemate Absurde in the running to win the $8 million feature.

AAP · Nov 6, 2023

Jockey great Oliver ready for Melbourne Cup finale

Damien Oliver is hoping a final fling aboard European import Alenquer will help him secure a fourth Melbourne Cup victory before his retirement.

AAP · Oct 30, 2023

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AAP · Oct 13, 2023

Joe Pride-trained sprinters set for Everest showdown

Trainer Joe Pride is confident stablemates Private Eye and Think About It are ready to give The Everest a shake.

Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2023

Legendary trainer Gai Waterhouse hits back at "crap" claims the sport kills horses

Gai Waterhouse, the most successful female trainer in the world often described as 'racing's first lady', said people had become "weak and prissy", speaking at a lunch in Sydney

Daily Mirror · Nov 30, 2022

Inside incredible £55million horse sale where the wealthiest splash their cash

Four-time Group 1-winning filly Alcohol Free sold for a huge price at the Tattersalls sale, which recorded record turnover of around £55 million. She will race on in Australia from Gai Waterhouse's stable

ABC News · Oct 29, 2022

Melbourne Cup 2022: Field, horses, form guide and finishing order

Former French galloper Gold Trip has won the Melbourne Cup, giving jockey Mark Zahra and trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace their first wins in the great race. Here is the final finishing order.

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2022

Anthony Albanese is off to the Queen’s funeral. What will he do in the UK and who will he meet?

The PM will attend the royal funeral along with 10 ‘everyday’ Australians, and will have a one-on-one audience with King Charles III

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