While the Melbourne Cup may be known as the “race that stops a nation” and is one of the greatest flat races on the planet, the UK's Cheltenham Gold Cup is most certainly the Blue Riband event of jump-racing.
Poms and Aussies have a lot in common, from their sense of humour to their drinking habits. Like all countries that are joined at the hip, there is also plenty of competition.
Irish father and son trainers score unique quinella in Flemington's 'race that stops the nation'.
Heading to the races is a glamorous day out and the perfect excuse to go all out with your outfit.
Race that stops the nation claimed for record fifth time by owner Lloyd Williams with Almandin.
Michelle Payne “had a bee in her bonnet” suggests triple Melbourne Cup winning rider Glen Boss. And now he’s furious that he’s been “hung out to dry”.
Michelle Payne has become the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, riding Prince of Penzance to a surprise victory.
The Melbourne Cup is the race that stops a nation. And with the line-up looking to bring out a competitive contest between the jockeys and their trainers, 2015 could arguably be the most anticipated Melbourne Cup to date!
Bring out the champagne glasses and the latest in trendy design frocks.
After finishing last in the Melbourne Cup, race favourite Admire Rakti is reported to have died.
Protectionist wins a windy 2014 Melbourne Cup while favourite comes in last.
Gai Waterhouse has won her first Melbourne Cup with a horse she went to England to find to fulfil her dream.
Australian Times have four tickets (two pairs) to attend the 2013 Corporate Traveller Melbourne Cup celebrations on Tuesday 5 November at Australia House.
EXPAT FACTOR | Jeremy Gask is an Australian Racehorse Trainer from South Australia, now based in England with Horses First Racing. Jeremy was a semi-professional footballer and junior state cricketer before embarking on a horse training career. Having trained over 250 winners in Australia, Jeremy has helped create a top ...
Australian expats in London can still enjoy the fun and frivolity of the race that stops a nation with the 2013 Corporate Traveller Melbourne Cup celebrations on Tuesday 5 November at Australia House.
"The people involved are a beat-up jockey, a brothel owner and a footballer, and that's what's got us sitting here today,” Gai Waterhouse tells inquiry in to racing scandal.
There will be a steward's inquiry on Friday to investigate allegations made yesterday by John Singleton against trainer Gai Waterhouse that she passed inside information to her bookmaker son Tom Waterhouse prior to the All Aged Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
A chapter in Australian sporting history has come to a close today with the retirement of race horse Black Caviar after a remarkable career that has seen the champion sprinter captivate the nation.
Black Caviar has joined the ranks of the likes of Phar Lap and Makybe Diva after being inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame. The honour comes after winning her 23rd consecutive race on the weekend.
The Gold Coast has seen an influx in star power in recent weeks. Zara Phillips, as ambassador for the Magic Millions carnival’s Racing Women initiative, has gone head to head with princess of pop Mariah Carey for the local affections of the Sunshine Coast.
Record breaking runs for our cricket captain and champion thoroughbred were not enough to brighten the darker days of Australian sport in 2012.
The race that stops a nation in Australia has stumped the UK media, with coverage they claim demonstrates that Australia’s grandest event is “going to the dogs”.
Hollywood stars Mischa Barton and Rose Byrne were among the VIPs who made a bigger splash on Melbourne Cup day than the rain.
Lloyd Williams has poured his money, his heart and his soul into racing. His reward is a fourth Melbourne Cup thanks to Green Moon.
It may be happening 16,000 km away, but that doesn’t mean Australians in foggy London can’t embrace the glitz, glamour and sunshine of the “race that stops a nation” — Melbourne Cup.
Trainer Peter Moody has given a strong indication superstar Black Caviar will return to the racetrack.
Black Caviar has arrived home from her English adventure with a very personal appreciation of foreign racing.
THE HARD WORD | Please can we give up on the misguided attempts to pigeon hole incredible animals like Black Caviar and Frankel, and refrain making unfair comparisons. Can’t we simply just celebrate their striking beauty and phenomenal achievements and leave them be.
A horse owned by the Queen is firming as the biggest threat to dual Cox Plate winner So You Think landing the 10th Group One win of his career at Royal Ascot.
A small question mark was penned in against world No.2 Black Caviar just as the ink was drying on a large tick against the name of the world's best horse, Frankel, on the opening day at Royal Ascot.
Most days, racing is about the punt. Once or twice in a lifetime, when a horse like Black Caviar comes along, the punt doesn't matter. You only back her to keep the ticket. A souvenir for the grandkids. Yes, I saw her race.
