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Jameka Defeats Males in Caulfield Cup
Stout-hearted filly Jameka made a powerful and sustained rally down the stretch to win the Aus$3 million Caulfield Cup (Aus-I) by three lengths over males Oct. 15, stamping herself as a horse to watch for the Melbourne Cup (Aus-I) next month.
Australian Jockey Payne Offered BC Mount
Jockey Michelle Payne, who made history by becoming the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup (Aus-I) last year, has been offered the mount on Azkadellia for the Breeders' Cup Nov. 5 at Santa Anita Park.
British Stayer Red Cadeaux Euthanized
Three-time Melbourne Cup (Aus-I) runner-up and global fan favorite Red Cadeaux has been euthanized because of complications from the injury he suffered Nov. 3 while making his fifth appearance in the race.
Red Cadeaux Will Retire in Australia
Three-time Melbourne Cup (Aus-I) runner-up Red Cadeaux will be retired to "Living Legends" retirement facility in Australia, Racing Post reports.
Michelle Payne Makes Melbourne Cup History
Prince Of Penzance scored the unlikeliest of victories in the Emirates Melbourne Cup (Aus-I) Nov. 3 at Flemington, as the 100-1 shot carried the first female jockey to victory in the history of Australia's most famous race.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 11/3/2015
Australia, Japan, Belmont, Keeneland, Del Mar, Churchill Downs, Golden Gate & More! view slideshow
Mongolian Khan Powers Away in Caulfield Cup
Favorite Mongolian Khan asserted his authority in the final sixteenth of the Aus$3 million BMW Caulfield Cup (Aus-I) Oct. 17 and pulled away to a commanding victory.
Australian Trainer Bart Cummings Dies at 87
Legendary Australian trainer Bart Cummings, who conditioned a record 12 Melbourne Cup (Aus-I) winners in career spanning six decades, has died at age 87 in Sydney.
Admire Rakti Wins Caulfield Cup for Japan
Japanese raider Admire Rakti made a storming seven-wide run in the final 150 meters and snatched a half-length victory in the Aus$3 million Caulfield Cup (Aus-I) Oct. 18.
Iconic Stayer Vintage Crop Euthanized
Vintage Crop, the first Northern Hemisphere runner to win Australia's Melbourne Cup (Aus-I), was euthanized July 13 at the Irish National Stud where he lived in retirement.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 11/4/2013
Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, Calder, Woodbine, Australia, Mountaineer and more. view slideshow
Melbourne Cup 2013 - Ed Dunlop & Red Cadeaux
Trainer Ed Dunlop has Red Cadeaux in the Melbourne Cup. Ed comments on his placement following the post position draw. watch video
Melbourne Cup Preview: Saeed Bin Suroor
Trainer Saeed Bin Suroor comments on the Melbourne Cup following the post position draw. watch video
Melbourne Cup 2013 - Ed Dunlop & Red Cadeaux
Trainer Ed Dunlop comments on the Melbourne Cup following the post position draw.
Melbourne Cup Preview - Trainer Saeed Bin Suroor
Trainer Saeed Bin Suroor comments on the Melbourne Cup following the post position draw.
Melbourne Cup Preview 2013 - Barry Pang
Owner Barry Pang comments on the Melbourne Cup following the post position draw.
Melbourne Cup Preview 2013 - Geoffrey Faber
Stable Rep Geoffrey Faber comments on the Melbourne Cup following the post position draw.
Melbourne Cup Preview - Richard Kingscote
Jockey Richard Kingscote comments on the Melbourne Cup following the post position draw.
Melbourne Cup Preview 2013 - Bruce Slade
Owner Bruce Slade comments on the Melbourne Cup following the post position draw.
Melbourne Cup Preview 2013 - Clarry Conners
Trainer Clarry Conners comments on the Melbourne Cup following the post position draw.
Melbourne Cup Preview 2013 - Dr Marwan Koukash
Owner Dr Marwan Koukash comments on the Melbourne Cup following the post position draw.
Melbourne Cup Preview 2013 - Levi Kavanagh
Assistant trainer Levi Kavanagh comments on the Melbourne Cup following the post position draw.
Melbourne Cup Preview 2013 - Nick Williams
Owner Nick Williams comments on the Melbourne Cup following the post position draw.
Melbourne Cup Preview 2013 - Simon O'Donnell
Owner Simon O'Donnell comments on the Melbourne Cup following the post position draw.
Melbourne Cup Preview 2013 - Darren Dance
Owner Darren Dance comments on the Melbourne Cup following the post position draw.
Analysis: Finding a Match for Black Caviar
by Anne Peters
Black Caviar raced from ages 2 to 6 with 25 starts, and was never beaten. She's just been retired, and thoughts now turn to which stallion her owners will send her to in the upcoming breeding season.
Favorite Sangster Kicks Clear in Auckland Cup
A revitalized Sangster handily won the $500,000 Auckland Cup (NZ-I) March 6 at Ellerslie, tallying a third consecutive win and second group I victory in as many starts after snapping an eight-race winless skid.
Americain to Stand at Swettenham Stud in 2013
Champion stayer Americain, set to stand his first American breeding season at Kentucky's Calumet Farm in 2013, will also mark his first Australian season at Swettenham Stud, it was announced Jan. 10.
Calumet Lists Stallion Fees for 2013
Calumet Farm has listed stud fees for three new stallions scheduled to spend the 2013 breeding season at the historic Thoroughbred operation near Lexington.
Japan Cup: Jakkalberry Indirectly Reps U.S.
Though the U.S. doesn't have a representative in the Nov. 25 Japan Cup (Jpn-I) at Tokyo Racecourse, in a way it can claim Jakkalberry. The son of Storming Home won the inaugural American St. Leger at Arlington Aug. 18.
Melbourne Cup Winner Americain to Calumet
The 2010 Melbourne Cup (Aus-I) winner Americain will commence his stud career at Calumet Farm, it was announced Nov. 22.
Brett Prebble - Melbourne Cup Winner Green Moon
Jockey Brett Prebble - Green Moon - Melbourne Cup Press Conference
Melbourne Cup Trainers Tips
A montage of Melbourne Cup trainers gives you their top three picks and other tid-bits about the big race! watch video
Melbourne Cup - Trainer Saeed Bin Suroor
Trainer Saeed Bin Suroor reflects on his horse Calvaryman's draw for the 2012 Melbourne Cup in Australia. Calvaryman will be one of jockey Frankie Dettori's last mounts for Godolphin in Australia. watch video
Melbourne Cup - Colleen Bamford & Americain
Colleen Bamford is part owner of Americain and comments on the Melbourne Cup draw.
Melbourne Cup - Nick Williams
An interview after the Melbourne Cup draw with Nick Williams, who has two horses entered.
Melbourne Cup - Trainer Saeed Bin Suroor
Trainer Saeed Bin Suroor reflects on his horse Calvaryman's draw for the 2012 Melbourne Cup in Australia. Calvaryman will be one of jockey Frankie Dettori's last mounts for Godolphin in Australia.
Melbourne Cup Trainers Tips
A montage of Melbourne Cup trainers gives you their top three picks and other tid-bits about the big race!
Melbourne Cup Carnival - Dave Meijer
Dave Meijer is foreman for Gai Waterhouse.
Melbourne Cup Carnival - Gary Fennessy
Gary Fennessy, assistant trainer for David Hayes.
Melbourne Cup Carnival - John Sadler
Flemmington trainer John Sadler talks about contenders in the Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup Carnival - Mike Moroney
Flemington trainer Mike Moroney discusses contenders in the Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup Carnival - Anthony Mithen
Owner Anthony Mithen talks about Winchester and the Melbourne Cup. Watch Video
Melbourne Cup Carnival - Gai Waterhouse
Trainer Gai Waterhouse talks about her plethora of horses running during Melbourne Cup weekend. Watch Video
Melbourne Cup Carnival - Anthony Mithen
Owner Anthony Mithen talks about Winchester and the Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup Carnival - Con Karakatsanis
Trainer Con Karakatsanis talks about Howmuchdoyouloveme.
Melbourne Cup Carnival - Trainer Gai Waterhouse
Trainer Gai Waterhouse talks about her plethora of horses running during Melbourne Cup weekend.
Dunaden Charges to Caulfield Cup Win
French stayer Dunaden stormed from near the back of the field and won the $2,583,125 Caulfield Cup (Aus-I) Oct. 20 to kept his perfect record in Australia in tact.
Manighar Seeks Australian Group I Hat Trick
Manighar will seek to become the first horse to sweep three prestigious group I races in Australia when he attempts the BMW Cup at Rosehill racecourse April 7.
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