Ben Allen is poised for a long-awaited return to the big stage in the Caulfield Cup—and potentially the Melbourne Cup—after Irish maestro Willie Mullins repaid a long-held favour by booking him for Absurde in Saturday’s Caulfield feature. Allen’s sole ride for the...

Jockey Ben Allen will ride in the Caulfield Cup for the first time in eight years when he partners the international raider Absurde. Allen was given the call up to partner the stayer in the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on Saturday before Kerrin McEvoy takes over for...

Caulfield Cup entrant Meydaan has been given the thumbs up after completing a look at the course in preparation for the Group 1 handicap. Travelling foreman Paul Holley gave the Simon and Ed Crisford-trained galloper the all-clear for Saturday’s 2400m contest after...