Vauban

Handles all conditions, he stays, he has change up speed, he is trained by a master, he’s a proven weight carrier and from all the vision seen with trackwork etc, he looks to be flying. It’s near impossible to say a horse is a good thing in the Melbourne...

Soulcombe

The more you look at the Caulfield Cup, his run was incredible, and he should have won IMO if he jumped cleanly. Bombed the start by six and in the fastest Caulfield Cup since 2007, he was chasing from the outset and did a remarkable job to get as close… Read...

Absurde

I think of the Ebor as the Geelong Cup. Once upon a time, it was a great guide towards the Melbourne Cup. Now, it’s just another staying race, and I suspect the 2023 Ebor will prove that to be the case again. He’ll stay, he’ll be popular with punters…but I… Read...

Melbourne Cup Horses

The Final Field for the 2023 Melbourne Cup has not been released with the Field to be announced on Derby Day night which is the 4th of November at around 6pm. Once the Final Field is released we will go through each of the horses in the race and give… Read More...

Right You Are

He ran a super race from on speed in the Caulfield Cup, and was pretty much a lone survivor of those near the front. But I don’t think 3200m is his go in life and for mine, is going to struggle. Melbourne Cup ?: View the Field and Odds for the… Read More...

Vow And Declare

He is eight years of age but is racing very well, having placed in the Might And Power the start prior. Billy Egan is a patient rider that likes to put his horse to sleep so that sort of ride will suit this horse. I doubt he wins, but he… Read More »

Riff Rocket edges out Apulia in Victoria Derby

For the second week in a row, James McDonald has been on the right side of a deceptive photo finish to claim his first win in the Victoria Derby. McDonald got the nose of Romantic Warrior down to win the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley last week and in another head-bobbing...

Bella Nipotina lands upset win in Giga Kick Stakes

Bella Nipotina has lifted herself off the canvas to upstage defending titleholder Private Eye and Everest winner Think About It in the $3 million Giga Kick Stakes at Rosehill. Chasing his tenth win in succession, Think About It was sent out an odds-on favourite with...

Bates and Jenni dash away for Empire Rose Stakes win

Declan Bates pulled off a contender for ride of the season when he engineered a dazzling Empire Rose Stakes success aboard Pride Of Jenni at Flemington on Saturday. Bates partnered the headstrong mare to an all-the-way win in the $1 million Group 1, which was her...

Melbourne Cup Barrier Draw Live – 2023

View the Barrier Draw Live for the 2023 Melbourne Cup. The Melbourne Cup will be run on Tuesday, 7 November 2023 at Flemington racecourse. Time: 3:00PM AEDT Distance: 3200m Class: Group 1 Market ?: View the Odds for the Melbourne Cup OFFER ??: Get $20 Odds for Gold...