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Beware the early spring markets

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:53:50 +1000

November 2009 probably isn't a good time to be putting your first bets on for the 2010 Melbourne Cup, but that doesn't stop some punters from taking the early odds.

A SHOCKING BUT DESERVED WIN

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:16:24 +1000

The hopes of a fairytale Melbourne Cup story were supposed to lie with the South Australian bush horse Alcopop, but in many ways the victory of Shocking rivals any of the Cinderella stories. Brad Thompson reviews a remarkable Cup win.

MELBOURNE CUP RESULTS AND WRAP UP

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:13:29 +1000

Brad Thompson reviews each race on Melbourne Cup day...

The Melbourne Cup By Mentor

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:37:47 +1000

Is this the weakest Melbourne Cup field since 1985, when John Meagher's stayer What A Nuisance, so dour people assumed it was bred in Scotland, saluted the judge? (Pat Hyland rode; Lloyd Williams owned).

Hard to look past Viewed for Melbourne Cup

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:17:33 +1000

There has been no stopping the Bart Cummings stable this spring and his good fortune looks set to continue at Flemington this week - the master trainer due to saddle up the favourite in that famous race on that famous first Tuesday in November, writes Kristen Manning.

Melbourne cup runners

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:15:44 +1000

The Melbourne Cup perennially throws up an unexpected result resulting in punting frustration at missed opportunities. Here is an inspection of this year's contenders and the reasons to BACK or LAY each runner. Writes Brad Thompson

BEN ASGARI'S PREVIEW OF THE MELBOURNE CUP

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:26:44 +1000

The Melbourne Cup truly is the race that stops a nation. On that first Tuesday in November, every year, for just one day, horse racing takes centre stage. Ben Nasgari previews the big race for Betfair.

Melbourne Cup or Coffee Cup?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:21:58 +1000

There are a number of gallopers needing a win at Flemington on Saturday to be assured of a start in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup. But one of those, Vigor, has been hard done by. Steve McGhee believes it's time the rules were changed.

Melbourne cup form

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:42:42 +1000

Melbourne cup 2009 form guide

Melbourne Cup - The locals hold the key

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:37:49 +1000

With the Melbourne Cup less than a week away, Brad Thompson assesses the main chances to take out Australia's most famous horse race - and it appears the local horses hold all the aces this year.

Melbourne Cup: Will history repeat itself?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:57:26 +1000

It is not often that two of the major prospects for the Melbourne Cup are horses who have already won the world famous two miler, writes Kristen Manning.

Precedence to pull rank at Caulfield

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:33:55 +1000

The stayer Precedence has always had some speculative money on him for the major staying races over the Melbourne spring carnival and not just because he is trained by the 'Cups king' himself Bart Cummings and is sired by Zabeel.

By Steve McGhee

Melbourne Cup betting: Value in the locals

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:10:07 +1000

With European/UK visitors taking up eight of the 24 Melbourne Cup spots this Tuesday, there has been a fair bit of speculation that they will dominate this year's running, writes Kristen Manning.

Melbourne Cup speed map and detailed form

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:26:35 +1000

Resident form expert Danny Power tells us all we need to know about the 2008 Melbourne Cup. With a detailed overview of the race, a speed map, a synopsis of each individual horse's chances, and tips, Danny's preview simply cannot be ignored.

Melbourne Cup: One week 'til we bid farewell (or heaven forbid, adieu)

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:48:11 +1000

No horse trained or bred in Australia will ever win another Melbourne Cup.