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Trainer trampled by runaway horse

premium_icon Trainer trampled by runaway horse

Horses Gold Coast trainer Toby Edmonds appears to have avoided serious injury after being knocked out by a runaway horse at trackwork.

Marmelo future in doubt after Cup drama

premium_icon Marmelo future in doubt after Cup drama

Horses Owner fears Marmelo’s racing career could be over if other jurisdictions follow Racing Victoria in blocking last year’s Melbourne Cup runner-up from competing.

New tactics to get best out of Haky

New tactics to get best out of Haky

Horses Archie Alexander to adopt new tactics for Haky in Sandown Cup

O’Brien’s comments feather in the cap for Brisbane

premium_icon O’Brien’s comments feather in the cap for Brisbane

Horses Danny O’Brien’s praise of Winter Carnival needs to be exploited.

Emotional reunion with injured Cup horse

Emotional reunion with injured Cup horse

Horses Rostropovich strapper delivers emotional update on his condition.

 
Greens in push to stop Melbourne Cup parade over 'cruelty'

premium_icon Greens in push to stop Melbourne Cup parade over 'cruelty'

Politics The Melbourne Cup Carnival is one of the biggest and most popular events but a Greens councillor says ratepayers shouldn’t help fund a “cruel” industry.

Why Kavanagh is hoping for a Shocking Oaks run

Why Kavanagh is hoping for a Shocking Oaks run

Horses “It would be nice to win with a daughter of Shocking"

Fellowes: Whip frenzy could be avoided

premium_icon Fellowes: Whip frenzy could be avoided

Horses English trainer Cremains adamant only disqualification will stop jockeys from breaking whip rules when the gap between winning and losing can be so minuscule.

Cup flop: The race that didn’t stop the nation

premium_icon Cup flop: The race that didn’t stop the nation

News Despite brilliant sunshine, a crack field and the ever growing threat from NSW Racing, the 2019 Melbourne Cup fell flat with viewers, punters and revellers.

Abuse, threats leave Cup jockey reeling

premium_icon Abuse, threats leave Cup jockey reeling

Horses Leading jockey Michael Walker has shut down social media after a torrent of online abuse followed his Melbourne Cup Day fine for excessive whip use.

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