72 horses remain in contention for the Melbourne Cup 2023

The Melbourne Cup is likely to have a strong list of international runners after first declarations closed on Tuesday. Five horses remain in the Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 7 under the care of their overseas trainers while a sixth, Lastotchka will...

Melbourne Cup 2023 First Declarations announced

Renowned trainer Chris Waller has made strategic moves ahead of the Melbourne Cup on November 7, cutting his team from 14 horses down to eight. Among the notable omissions are Group 1 mares Montefilia and Duais. The international presence in the race remains robust,...

World class jockeys to ride in the Melbourne Cup

This spring’s Melbourne Cup is gearing up for a historic line-up, potentially boasting an unparalleled assembly of jockeys in world racing. High-profile international jockeys, including Frankie Dettori with 287 group 1 wins, Japanese legend Yutake Take (122 wins),...

Vin Cox to leave Godolphin for Yulong

Godolphin Australia today announced that Vin Cox will be leaving Godolphin Australia towards the end of the year to take up a new position with Yulong Investments. Commenting on Cox’s departure, Godolphin’s Director of Corporate Services, Ross Cole, said: “After six...

Two state entry for Hezashocka

A $2 million prize on offer and potentially a slightly easier race than one worth less money in Melbourne could see Hezashocka head to the Hill Stakes at Rosehill. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained galloper is entered for both the Hill Stakes (1900m) on...

4/10/2023 Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets – Ipswich

Ipswich will conduct an eight event program this Wednesday. The weather is fine, the track is soft (5) and the rail is out four metres for the entire circuit. Race One: 2 Skylon Race Two: 3 Encoder Race Three: 2 Montabot Race Four: 4 Better Be Slick Race Five:...

4/10/2023 Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets – Randwick

Randwick-Kensington is where NSW racing heads to on Wednesday. The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is out five metres for the entire circuit. Race One: 10 Queen Of Dragons Race Two: 1 Kayobi Race Three: 8 Aditi Race Four: 4 Sweet Baby Boom...

4/10/2023 Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets – Cranbourne

Eight races will be run and won at Cranbourne on Wednesday. The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is in the true position for the entire circuit. Race One: 6 Tidal Force Race Two: 1 Colleano Race Three: 5 Pickaxe Race Four: 1 Haaracaine Race…...

Melbourne Cup contender ruled out of the Spring

The dream of competing in this year’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) has been shattered for the connections of the reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year, Sharp ‘N’ Smart. After an uncharacteristically lacklustre performance at the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m)...