From '50/50' to locked in: Cup fancy makes final call
Buckaroo has been confirmed for the Melbourne Cup after Chris Waller admitted he couldn't find a single reason to keep him out.
Buckaroo has been confirmed for the Melbourne Cup after Chris Waller admitted he couldn't find a single reason to keep him out.
Via Sistina clinched victory in the 105th running of the famed Cox Plate, winning in sensational fashion over the field.
He may carry the same last name as one of racings biggest dynasties, but Mitch Freedman wants to etch his own name into the sports history at the 2025 Cox Plate.
Melbourne Cup favourite Sir Delius has been ruled out of "the race that stops a nation", as well as the Cox Plate, on the grounds of veterinary advice.
The tactics in the Cox Plate have been called out by a prominent owner, describing the events in the $5 million feature as "farcical".
Via Sistina is being compared to mighty mare Winx after blitzing her time record to win the Cox Plate on Saturday.
The seven-year-old mare left the rest of the field in her wake after taking the lead on the bend and not looking back.
The Ottobres bought a race horse for their daughter after a cancer diagnosis. Seventy horses later, Pride Of Jenni has won them more than $10 million.
Chris Waller says Via Sistina is all systems go to Saturday's Cox Plate despite her chances looking mighty grim four days earlier.
It's regarded as one of Australia's best races and this year's edition of the $5 million Cox Plate will be no different. Here's how the form stacks up.