Master Of Reality

International nominations way down for Melbourne Cup

Posted on August 4, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News, Tips

Nominations have been released for the three major Melbourne Spring Carnival feature races - the Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate - with only 16 internationally trained horses in the mix.

Posted on October 7, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

The quartet of horses Joseph O'Brien has brought to Australia for the spring carnival have all settled in well at Werribee, including Master Of Reality.

Posted on August 31, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

English trainer Ed Dunlop has indicated to Racing Victoria that he wants to bring his tough stayer Red Verdon back to Melbourne for the spring carnival. RV's international recruiter Paul Bloodworth said Dunlop had been back in touch with him to say he was interested in coming over. “He had cold feet but he's got[...]

Posted on August 13, 2020
in Ireland Horse Racing News

Master Of Reality has the form and pedigree to contest the Group 3 Irish St Leger Trial at the Curragh on Friday. The son of Frankel is the second-highest rated runner and if he’s anything like a chip off the old block, the race is a formality.

Posted on June 10, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Early season form in Ireland will determine the strength and number of horses six-time Melbourne Cup winning owner Lloyd Williams has in Victoria for the spring. Williams' son Nick said the ownership group could have four or five of their Irish-trained horses in Melbourne for spring assignments joining their local team prepared by Danny O'Brien[...]

Posted on November 5, 2019
in Australian Horse Racing News

Globe trotting jockey Frankie Dettori has returned to scale with his head bowed after crossing the line for another second placing in the Melbourne Cup. Dettori partnered the Lloyd and Nick Williams-owned, Joseph O'Brien-trained Master Of Reality who was beaten a head by Vow And And Declare in Tuesday's race. It was the third time[...]

Posted on November 4, 2019
in Australian Horse Racing News

Frankie Dettori is famous for his exuberant personality and the controversies that have dotted his career, but mostly he is known for his riding skills. This year Dettori has won 18 Group One races thanks in no small part to trainer John Gosden and his stable including stars Enable and Stradivarius. One race to elude[...]

Posted on November 4, 2019
in Australian Horse Racing News

In constantly scouting for a horse to deliver him a seventh Melbourne Cup, Lloyd Williams has got to know the European form inside out. One of Australia's most recognisable and successful businessman, Williams has a great passion for the country's most famous race and will have three runners, Master Of Reality, Latrobe and Twilight Payment[...]

Posted on November 3, 2019
in Australian Horse Racing News

No international horse has won the Melbourne Cup twice, and Frankie Dettori has not won the race at all. But both Cross Counter, to be ridden by William Buick, and the flamboyant Dettori aboard Master Of Reality, will bid to rewrite the record books at Flemington on Tuesday. And they won't be alone. Vow And[...]

Posted on November 3, 2019
in Australian Horse Racing News

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[...]

Posted on November 2, 2019
in Australian Horse Racing News

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[...]

International nominations way down for Melbourne Cup

O’Brien Raiders On Song For Spring Tilt

Melb Cup Back On The Agenda For Red Verdon

Irish St Leger Trial made for Master Of Reality

Williams’ Irish Team Readying For Return

Frankie Dettori Banned After Cup Protest

Frankie Dettori Needs Cup Trophy For Set

Lloyd Williams Not A Fan Of Cup Favourites

Horses And Jockeys Bid To Bury Cup Hoodoos

Downdraft Comes Through Hotham Well

Downdraft Claims Berth In Melbourne Cup

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