Bookmaker Chris Lester says he’s still reeling after laying a colossal wager against Al Riffa in the Melbourne Cup at the Call Of The Card. The bet—placed on behalf of Easygo, the online gaming company founded by Melbourne billionaire Ed Craven—saw $500,000 staked at...

Al Riffa drew the most attention from bettors at the Call Of The Card, with a stream of substantial wagers backing the topweight. The Wolfden team stepped in first, staking Al Riffa to return $1 million at odds of $7.50 with swiftbet. Australian Bloodstock’s Jamie...

Jamie Melham is routine driven and likes nothing better than being out on horseback. The endless media calls ahead of riding the Half Yours in the Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on Tuesday has made that even more important. Melham partnered Half Yours to win the...