The countdown to the Melbourne Cup has taken another twist, with several key contenders facing fresh veterinary scrutiny in the days leading up to final acceptances. Absurde, Flatten The Curve, Goodie Two Shoes and Interpretation are under a Melbourne Cup cloud...

They say ‘don’t bet on the weather’ but punters on this years Melbourne Cup will be doing just that with the early weather forecast for heavy rain which is set to determine the winner of this years $10m race. Rain is on the way for Melbourne’s famous first Tuesday...

Whether it be on the big stage of Melbourne Cup week or the littler one further afield, luck plays its part wherever the race is and whoever the horses are, too. It is a somewhat frustrating preparation that Beaudesert trainer Michael Morrison hopes can be the buck up...