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Bart Cummings: The Australian Cups King
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (599+ words) The name Bart Cummings is of course synonymous with winning an incredible 12 Melbourne Cups. There is one Cup that he went one better in, however " the Australian Cup. Racing writers started calling trainer Bart Cummings "the Cups King" in the…...
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6+ day, 7+ hour ago (13+ words) Roy Higgins Quality: A golden ticket into the Lexus Melbourne Cup'vrc.com.au...
Workmates tackle each other at Flemington
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (392+ words) Mornington Glory will have his first run at Flemington since January 2024. Trainer Gavin Bedggood has given Group 1 winner Mornington Glory a thorough grounding ahead of his latest return to racing. This will be'his first outing in almost seven months in…...
Michelle Payne OAM immortalised at Flemington as VRC unveils new statue
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (439+ words) The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) today unveiled a statue of national icon and Lexus Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne OAM at Flemington Racecourse. A decade after capturing global attention as the first female jockey to win the Cup, aboard Prince…...
The power of international partnerships
1+ week, 1+ day ago (203+ words) Horse racing has long been a sport that transcends borders, bringing together cultures, traditions, and passionate communities across the world. In recognition of this shared love for racing, the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) has forged partnerships with some of the…...
Tom Kitten lands second All-Star Mile
3+ week, 6+ day ago (633+ words) Tom Kitten has become the first horse to go back-to-back in the All-Star Mile after scoring a thrilling win at Flemington. The Godolphin galloper won last year's edition, the first at Group 1 level, when prepared by James Cummings while Saturday's…...
‘Froggy’ lands fourth Newmarket victory
3+ week, 6+ day ago (512+ words) Caballus has led throughout to claim the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington. Jockey Craig 'Froggy' Newitt has turned back the clock when he guided Sydney visitor Caballus to victory in the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington. Saturday's win in the famous sprint…...
Tom Kitten makes history with back-to-back All-Star Mile victory on Super Saturday
3+ week, 6+ day ago (468+ words) Super Saturday'delivered an electric atmosphere at Flemington Racecourse today as a huge crowd of'15,570 enjoyed an exciting day of elite racing and entertainment which kept the party going well after the last.' The Sam Freedman trained Tom Kitten'defended his title…...
A Super Saturday of racing
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1762+ words) A look at "Super Saturday" from Flemington, which included the Newmarket Handicap and All-Star Mile. Legacy Bound in strong return" Robbie Griffiths has set an ambitious path for Legacy Bound that he hopes will end up in Group 1 glory in…...
Spring appeal for Sass Appeal
3+ week, 6+ day ago (437+ words) A spell beckons for Sass Appeal after her win in the Kewney Stakes at Flemington. Trainer'Danny O'Brien'will resist the temptation of heading to Sydney with Sass Appeal after her third straight win at Flemington.' Sass Appeal'added the Group 2'Kewney'Stakes'(1600m) to…...