Melbourne Cup

Early 2012 Melbourne Cup Odds Released

Early 2012 Melbourne Cup Odds Released

Early 2012 Melbourne Cup odds have been released, despite the fact the race is more than nine months away.

The 2012 Melbourne Cup will be run on Tuesday November 6, 2012.

There are currently five horses that are equal favourite to win the 2012  Melbourne Cup, all of which are paying $21 at .

These horses include Americain, Atlantic Jewel,

2011 Matriarch Stakes – Final Field & Barrier Draw

2011 Matriarch Stakes – Final Field & Barrier Draw

The Matriarch Stakes is due to run at Flemington Racecourse this Saturday November 5, 2011, and here you will find the final field and barrier draw for the race.

The 2011 Matriarch Stakes will run as Race 7 on Emirates Stakes Day, which is the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, and is due to jump at 3.45pm (AEDT).…

Melbourne Cup Results Topped By Winner Americain

Melbourne Cup Results Topped By Winner Americain

Americain has won the 2010 Melbourne Cup, proving that experience at the distance trumps sheer natural talent.

The race started as so many other that day, as Gai Waterhouse’s prospected rocketed out from the gate. Descarado and Once Were Wild fought for the lead out in front, wasting energy at the wrong time. Descarado actually did not finish the race…

Profound Beauty Ready For Melbourne Cup

Profound Beauty Ready For Melbourne Cup

International representation for this year’s Melbourne Cup is becoming all the more prevalent with another overseas runner confirming a trip to Melbourne in time for the November 2 event.

Profound Beauty is no stranger to the Melbourne Cup as she appeared in the $6 million event in 2008, running fifth to Viewed.

Irish trainer Dermot Weld announced on Monday that…

C’est La Guerre Heading to 2010 Melbourne Cup?

C’est La Guerre Heading to 2010 Melbourne Cup?

It was a big day of races at Randwick over the weekend, with plenty of surprising finishes. Though, one of the most shocking was the top performance from veteran runner C’est La Guerre. The six-year-old Robert Hickmott-trained gelding put on a top performance in the Group 3 Craven Plate to beat out the two race favourites and take the win.…

Alandi Take Out of Melbourne Cup Contention

Alandi Take Out of Melbourne Cup Contention

Topweight Alandi will not appear in the 2010 Melbourne Cup after it was announced that the six-year-old horse would be returned to Ireland on the heels of two poor performances on Australian shores.

The son of Galileo was purchased by owner Lloyd Williams with the purpose of pursuing this year’s Melbourne Cup, though the horse put up two very disappointing…

Melbourne Cup Odds Update

Melbourne Cup Odds Update

There is just over a month to go before the 2010 Melbourne Cup, which means the online betting sites are keeping themselves busy offering fans and punters the most up-to-date lines on the big event. A recent update of the Melbourne Cup odds has seen quite a shake-up as the stable of famed trainer Bart Cummings rises to the top…

International Runners Arrive For 2010 Melbourne Cup

International Runners Arrive For 2010 Melbourne Cup

The international representation in this year’s Melbourne Cup is getting more diverse by the day. Four more horses from overseas have landed safely on Australian shores with their eyes set firmly on the $6 million race that stops the nation.

All horses travelled well and are in good condition at the Werribee International Horse Centre, joining potential Melbourne Cup runners…

So You Think Eyes Melbourne Cup

So You Think Eyes Melbourne Cup

It looks like famed Aussie trainer Bart Cummings has another winner on his hands as his classy So You Think is blazing through the field en route to a potential Melbourne Cup win.

Now listed at $9.00, So You Think shares the odds on favourite status with last year’s Melbourne Cup champion Shocking.

The four-year-old bay horse is sitting on…

Two More International Runners Bound for Melbourne Cup

Two More International Runners Bound for Melbourne Cup

The international horse racing contingent will be well represented in this year’s Melbourne Cup as two more potential winners set their sites on the $6 million Australian horse racing event. Bauer and Campanologist have confirmed that they will be making the trip to Melbourne.

Bauer and Campanologist are due to arrive on October 9 as part of the final wave…