Melbourne Cup Facts And Statistics
Some facts and figures on the history of the Melbourne Cup, including the most successful trainers and jockeys.
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Mamaragan Confirmed For Guineas Start
The Stan Fox Stakes shapes an ideal target for Mamaragan but trainer John Thompson has taken a long-term view in bypassing the race for an interstate target.
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Latin Boy Revives Memories Of Bart
Memories of Bart Cummings will be revived when Latin Boy, one of the last equine links to the legendary trainer, makes his Brisbane debut. A rousing track gallop on Tuesday morning encouraged Sydney co-trainers Richard and Michael Freedman to send Latin Boy north for the Listed Bribie Handicap (1000m) at Doomben on Saturday. Richard Freedman[...]
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Supernova Bypasses Metrop For Melbourne
Supernova is out of the Metropolitan Handicap with co-trainer Michael Hawkes confirming the horse will instead chase a Melbourne Cup berth via the Bart Cummings at Flemington. The winner of Saturday's Bart Cummings (2520m) is exempt from a Melbourne Cup ballot and Hawkes says the Flemington race has always been the preferred option. With acceptances[...]
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Surprise Baby Set For Latest Cup Entry Bid
Surprise Baby gets a second chance at securing a start in the Melbourne Cup when he contests the Bart Cummings at Flemington. The winner of Saturday's race is afforded a ballot exemption into the $8 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington on November 5. Surprise Baby missed by millimetres in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemington[...]
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