Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Cavalryman pictured during trackwork ahead of the Melbourne Cup at Werribee Racecourse

Cavalryman a doubt for Melbourne Cup

Cavalryman has suffered a last-minute setback ahead of Tuesday's Melbourne Cup.

Moore has long been booked for the mount on Protectionist

Moore may rule with Protectionist at Melbourne

It took a while for Ryan Moore to earn the respect of Australian racing judges but his reputation can fall into line with the rest of the world with victory in tomorrow's Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Racing • 03 Nov 14

Ebor winner Mutual Regard breaks from 12 of 24

Murtagh: Melbourne draw gives us options

Johnny Murtagh was one of the most satisfied European trainers after the Melbourne Cup draw proved largely kind to the raiding party.

Racing • 01 Nov 14

Dandino, seen here last year, sat out last Saturday's Caulfield Cup due to lameness

Dandino ruled out of Melbourne Cup

Dandino has been scratched from the Melbourne Cup after suffering an injury.

Racing • 22 Oct 14

Mutual Regard has arrived at the International Quarantine Centre at Weribee

European runners arrive for Melbourne Cup

The first batch of European runners are reported to have arrived in Australia ahead of the Spring Carnival meeting.

Racing • 27 Sep 14

Royal Diamond (blue and red silks) will be sent to the Emirates Melbourne Cup

Murtagh set to send two to Melbourne

Johnny Murtagh intends to train Royal Diamond and Mutual Regard for the Emirates Melbourne Cup, according to owner Andrew Tinkler.

Racing • 23 Sep 14

Estimate will have one more outing, at either Ascot or at Longchamp, before embarking upon a career as a broodmare

Estimate out of Melbourne Cup as weights announced

Royal stayer Estimate will not run in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Racing • 16 Sep 14

Fiorente sprints to Melbourne Cup success at Flemington Racecourse

Favourite Fiorente takes Melbourne Cup

Favourite Fiorente prevailed in a furious sprint down the final straight to fend off Red Cadeaux and win the A$6 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse.

Racing • 05 Nov 13

Lloyd Williams: 'Racing is like business, you have got to have a plan'

Williams' presence looms large over Melbourne Cup

Local property magnate and racing enthusiast Lloyd Williams' presence looms large over the Melbourne Cup, with his six entrants hogging a quarter of the field.

Racing • 04 Nov 13

Simenon engaged in a mile-and-three-quarters gallop yesterday morning

Simenon's Melbourne workout pleases Mullins

Simenon, Ireland's big hope for the Melbourne Cup, pleased trainer Willie Mullins in a workout at Flemington racecourse on Tuesday morning.

Racing • 30 Oct 13

Simenon is currently 23rd in the order of entry

Hughes to ride Simenon if he makes Melbourne Cup

Willie Mullins has confirmed Richard Hughes will take the ride on Simenon if he makes the final field for the Melbourne Cup.

Racing • 28 Oct 13

Mount Athos finished fifth in last year's Melbourne Cup

Athos impresses ahead of Melbourne Cup

Craig Williams was impressed with the efforts of Mount Athos as he partnered the horse in a workout at the Werribee International Horse Centre.

Racing • 25 Oct 13

Johnny Murtagh will wait until Tuesday for making the call on Royal Diamond for the Melbourne Cup

Murtagh waits on Royal Diamond decision

Johnny Murtagh will decide in the next 48 hours whether to let star stayer Royal Diamond make the trip to Australia for November's Melbourne Cup.

Racing • 29 Sep 13

Willie Mullins on Simenon: 'I think he's got some speed and plenty of stamina'

Simenon building for Melbourne Cup tilt

Willie Mullins is hoping Simenon can progress again as he builds up for a crack at the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Racing • 27 Sep 13

Green Moon got the better of Fiorente by a length in the Emirates Melbourne Cup

Irish-bred Green Moon takes Melbourne Cup

Irish-bred Green Moon won the Melbourne Cup this morning, despite a largely disappointing European showing in the race.

Racing • 06 Nov 12

Dunaden on the way to Caulfield Cup victory last month

Dunaden team hopeful of retaining Melbourne Cup

Dunaden's owner Sheikh Fahad Al-Thani believes the defending Emirates Melbourne Cup champion will strip 20% fitter than on his recent Australian comeback.

Racing • 03 Nov 12