Champion jockey James McDonald has confirmed his ride for this year’s Melbourne Cup, with the superstar hoop set to partner Meydaan in the famous Flemington two-mile feature. The news was first reported by racing broadcaster Gareth Hall on X, confirming that McDonald...

Talk about giving a jockey a spray. This will go down as one for the ages. When Maureen Haggas was asked on Racing TV how the visiting William Haggas trained horses Sam Hawkens and Lake Forest had come out of their races at Randwick last Saturday. This was her...

The Moonee Valley Gold Cup has always played a vital role in the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup. While winners of both races in the same year are rare, the Moonee Valley Gold Cup has traditionally provided its victor with a handicap penalty, taking them a step closer to...