Ben Allen picks up Absurde Caulfield Cup ride

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...

Meydaan has a spin at Caulfield

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...

Zahra bullish on Caulfield Cup ride

Mark Zahra believes Middle Earth’s chances in the $5 million Caulfield Cup hinge on one key factor this Saturday: a clean break from the gates. The Ciaron Maher-trained stayer was slow to step in the lead-up Turnbull Stakes and, despite closing off soundly, finished...