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Melbourne Cup- A Wing on Every Hoof!
The $10 million 2026 edition looms as something of a showdown ( or a potential masterclass) on training methods. It’s Maher v O'Brien. Bring it on. Between them they saddle up more than half the field!
Written Tycoon’s Skyhook Wins G1 $10m Golden Eagle
With Sheza Alibi all the rage, the Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou trained Skyhook capitalised when things didn’t go to plan for the favourite, holding off all challengers to secure his first elite level victory, winning the $10m G1 ATC Golden Eagle (1500m).
Well Named Frankel Import Headed to Shaune Ritchie Stable
Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie recently returned from a global trip with a perfectly named reminder of his travels.
Point Of Law Delivers Dominant G1 Melbourne Cup Victory
The least experienced runner in this year’s field, Frankel (GB) colt Point Of Law led home a one-two-three finish for Ciaron Maher as the northern hemisphere bred 3yo charged away under Ethan Brown to win the $10.2m G1 VRC Melbourne Cup (3200m) by three and three-quarter lengths.
It is a special week for New Zealand-based syndicator Go Racing, who will contest Group One races on both sides of the Tasman, including the Melbourne Cup (3200m) on Tuesday with Soul Of Spain, and they will also welcome world-renowned trainer Joseph O’Brien to New Zealand for an owners’ function on Thursday.
Age Has Not Wearied Him – Private Eye Wins G2 Damien Oliver
Securing his ninth black type victory, Joe Pride’s 9yo Al Maher gelding Private Eye has been an absolute marvel, taking his owners of a ride of a lifetime and on Saturday added the $500,000 G2 VRC Damian Oliver Stakes (1400m) to his record.