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Second Cup win for breeder would be nice surprise

Posted on November 2, 2020
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Rich Hill Stud’s John Thompson knows what it takes to breed a Melbourne Cup winner. In 2015, the Walton nursery, near Matamata, was represented by outsider Prince Of Penzance, who famously combined with Michelle Payne to triumph in the great race. On Tuesday, the stud will be represented by another feel-good Cup runner in Surprise[...]

Posted on November 2, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Some facts and figures on the history of the Melbourne Cup, including the most successful trainers and jockeys.

Posted on February 4, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

The Melbourne Cup win by Prince Of Penzance catapulted Michelle Payne and her brother Stevie to stardom. Michelle Payne became the first woman to ride the Cup winner and Stevie gained fame as his strapper, helping to showcase the capabilities of people with Down syndrome. They now work closely together at Michelle Payne’s property near[...]

Posted on November 4, 2019
in Australian Horse Racing News

Two famous pieces of memorabilia are to be auctioned with proceeds going to the National Jockeys Trust. A set of silks in the colours worn by Michelle Payne to win the 2015 Melbourne Cup on Prince Of Penzance and a pair of Hugh Bowman’s breeches will go under the hammer at the Melbourne Cup Call[...]

Posted on October 30, 2019
in Australian Horse Racing News

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has been fined $1000 for a social media post directed at racehorse owner Brae Sokolski. Payne reacted to the decision on Tuesday to replace jockey Linda Meech with Mark Zahra aboard Victoria Derby contender Thought Of That by posting a tweet Racing Victoria stewards said was offensive to the colt’s[...]

Posted on October 17, 2019
in Australian Horse Racing News

It has been seven extraordinary years since Michelle Payne last rode at Randwick and when she returns on Everest day, it will be in a unique role as trainer and jockey of Sydney Stakes contender Kaspersky. Payne reckons her last ride in Sydney was aboard Yosei when she finished third to More Joyous in the[...]

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