History Of Hotham Stakes Winners In Cup
The Hotham Stakes last provided the Melbourne Cup winner 11 years ago when the Mark Kavanagh-trained Shocking claimed both races.
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Ashrun Races His Way Into Melb Cup Field
Kerrin McEvoy rides Tiger Moth in the Melbourne Cup but warns Ashrun is in the race with a big chance after guiding him to victory in the Hotham Stakes.
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Hotham Runners In Race For Final Cup Spot
Nine of the 10 starters in the Hotham Stakes will be chasing the last place in the Melbourne Cup field, including the Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Carif.
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Downdraft Comes Through Hotham Well
Hotham Stakes winner Downdraft has come through the Flemington race well as he prepares to run on a quick back-up in the Melbourne Cup. Downdraft's win in Saturday's 2500m-race confirmed his spot in Tuesday's $8 million Cup (3200m) at Flemington where he will be one of four runners for Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien. O'Brien won[...]
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Downdraft Claims Berth In Melbourne Cup
Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien will have four runners in his quest for a second Melbourne Cup after Downdraft booked his spot with a strong win in the Hotham Handicap at Flemington. The European import was borderline to gain a start in Tuesday's race but his Hotham (2500m) win has sealed the deal. Downdraft joins O'Brien-trained[...]
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