The man behind Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter
Cross Counter's thrilling Melbourne Cup win finally put to an end 20 years of heartbreak for Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin, but who is the man behind the horse?
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Cummings to join global racing giant
James Cummings has been confirmed as head trainer for Godolphin Australia, replacing John O'Shea.
Top jockey out injured, horse euthanised
Jockey James Doyle has been sidelined with a fractured hand after a Randwick fall in which his mount Pearls suffered shoulder injuries and could not be saved.
Jockey McDonald charged with betting offence
Premier Sydney jockey James McDonald has been charged with a betting offence relating to the debut win of Astern.
Beautiful Romance lands G2 Zipping Classic
Trainer Saeed bin Suroor joined fellow Godolphin trainers Charlie Appleby and John O'Shea with a stakes race win at Sandown.
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Godolphin to keep trying for Melbourne Cup
Locally-trained Hartnell has finished best of the five Godolphin runners in the Melbourne Cup, with the favourite finishing third at Flemington.
Crack hoop Buick to ride Scottish in Emirates Stakes
William Buick will come to Melbourne to ride the Charlie Appleby-trained Scottish in the $2 million Emirates Stakes at Flemington.
Barrier 12 for Cup favourite Hartnell
Godolphin stayer Hartnell remains the favourite for the Melbourne Cup after drawing barrier 12.
Godolphin to start five in Melbourne Cup
Sheikh Mohammed's royal blue colours will be carried by five of the 24 runners in the Melbourne Cup.
Hartnell deserves Cup favouritism: O'Shea
Trainer John O'Shea says he could not be happier with how Melbourne Cup favourite Hartnell has come through the Cox Plate.