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Via Sistina shoots to Melbourne Cup favouritism

Chris Waller-trained mare Via Sistina is the new Melbourne Cup favourite following a record-breaking performance in her Cox Plate victory.

AAP · Oct 26, 2024

Via Sistina stuns in 'Winx-like' Cox Plate triumph

Via Sistina has won the $5 million Cox Plate, beating pre-race favourite Prognosis by a record margin in Australasia's weight-for-age championship.

AAP · Oct 25, 2024

Cox Plate hope Via Sistina 'bouncing' after track scare

Chris Waller has been thrilled with Cox Plate fancy Via Sistina's preparation and response after the star mare threw jockey James McDonald during track work.

AAP · Oct 24, 2024

Champion racehorse Winx immortalised in new documentary

A new film, A Horse Named Winx, has premiered in Sydney, with generations to come to learn about the champion mare and her historic winning streak.

AAP · Jun 7, 2024

Gold Jumps To Record On Rate Cut Bets But Equities Struggle

Gold hit a fresh record Monday on growing optimism the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the new year, with traders shrugging off boss Jerome Powell's attempts to temper expectations.

International Business Times · Dec 4, 2023

A bit of cheeky horseplay at Newcastle's million dollar race, The Hunter

'Sometimes, the only injury is a bruised ego.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 22, 2023

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

Yeomans out to upstage big-name trainers on Derby Day

Lucy Yeomans heads to Flemington with a pair of Group 1 chances, including Victoria Derby hope Roguery, in her first season as co-trainer with Lloyd Kennewell.

AAP · Nov 3, 2023