Strong Irish contingent among Melbourne Cup nominees Irish trainers Joseph and Aidan O'Brien, and Willie Mullins have nominated a number of the 50 overseas contenders for the Melbourne Cup. Racing • 30 Aug 18
Strong Irish contingent among Melbourne Cup nominees Irish trainers Joseph and Aidan O'Brien, and Willie Mullins have nominated a number of the 50 overseas contenders for the Melbourne Cup. Racing • 30 Aug 18
O'Brien mullls Ascot Gold Cup date for Rekindling Melbourne Cup hero Rekindling is set for a short break in Australia before returning to Europe with next year's Gold Cup at Royal Ascot a possible target. Racing • 08 Nov 17
O'Brien mullls Ascot Gold Cup date for Rekindling Melbourne Cup hero Rekindling is set for a short break in Australia before returning to Europe with next year's Gold Cup at Royal Ascot a possible target. Racing • 08 Nov 17
Melbourne Cup win rekindles fond memories for Weld Dermot Weld, the first non-Australian trainer to win the Melbourne Cup, has hailed Ireland's 1-2-3 Flemington Racecourse as a "great achievement". Racing • 07 Nov 17
Melbourne Cup win rekindles fond memories for Weld Dermot Weld, the first non-Australian trainer to win the Melbourne Cup, has hailed Ireland's 1-2-3 Flemington Racecourse as a "great achievement". Racing • 07 Nov 17
Joseph O'Brien: I never dreamt of Melbourne Cup win History making trainer Joseph O'Brien admitted that not in his wildest dreams did he imagine he would see his horse win the 2017 Melbourne Cup. Racing • 07 Nov 17
Joseph O'Brien: I never dreamt of Melbourne Cup win History making trainer Joseph O'Brien admitted that not in his wildest dreams did he imagine he would see his horse win the 2017 Melbourne Cup. Racing • 07 Nov 17
Easy as 1-2-3 as O'Brien leads Melbourne Cup Irish home Joseph O'Brien claimed the biggest win of his training career so far as Rekindling won the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Racing • 07 Nov 17
Easy as 1-2-3 as O'Brien leads Melbourne Cup Irish home Joseph O'Brien claimed the biggest win of his training career so far as Rekindling won the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Racing • 07 Nov 17
Thomas Hobson makes Melbourne Cup cut for Mullins Willie Mullins will be triple-handed in Tuesday's Emirates Melbourne Cup after Thomas Hobson made the cut by the skin of his teeth. Racing • 04 Nov 17
Thomas Hobson makes Melbourne Cup cut for Mullins Willie Mullins will be triple-handed in Tuesday's Emirates Melbourne Cup after Thomas Hobson made the cut by the skin of his teeth. Racing • 04 Nov 17
O'Brien names likely runners for record attempt Aidan O'Brien has nominated Saxon Warrior and The Pentagon as his likely runners in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster on Saturday, when he could attempt to break the late Bobby Frankel's record for number of Group One wins in a year. Racing • 22 Oct 17
O'Brien names likely runners for record attempt Aidan O'Brien has nominated Saxon Warrior and The Pentagon as his likely runners in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster on Saturday, when he could attempt to break the late Bobby Frankel's record for number of Group One wins in a year. Racing • 22 Oct 17
O'Brien weighing up Melbourne Cup date for Rekindling A tilt at Melbourne Cup glory remains under consideration for Rekindling following his fourth place in the St Leger at Doncaster earlier this month. Racing • 25 Sep 17
O'Brien weighing up Melbourne Cup date for Rekindling A tilt at Melbourne Cup glory remains under consideration for Rekindling following his fourth place in the St Leger at Doncaster earlier this month. Racing • 25 Sep 17
Mullins and Ricci gear up for global challenge Leading owner Rich Ricci and trainer Willie Mullins are in the planning stages of an audacious challenge on October 21 as the pair are set for a three-continent attack with some of their leading lights. Racing • 03 Sep 17
Mullins and Ricci gear up for global challenge Leading owner Rich Ricci and trainer Willie Mullins are in the planning stages of an audacious challenge on October 21 as the pair are set for a three-continent attack with some of their leading lights. Racing • 03 Sep 17
Michelle Payne tests positive for banned substance Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has been stood down from riding after she tested positive for a banned substance at a meeting at Swan Hill racecourse on 11 June. Racing • 28 Jun 17
Michelle Payne tests positive for banned substance Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has been stood down from riding after she tested positive for a banned substance at a meeting at Swan Hill racecourse on 11 June. Racing • 28 Jun 17
Heartbreak for Martin as Almandin wins in Cup Tony Martin is already plotting a return to Australia next year after Heartbreak City was agonisingly denied by Almandin in the Emirates Melbourne Cup. Racing • 01 Nov 16
Heartbreak for Martin as Almandin wins in Cup Tony Martin is already plotting a return to Australia next year after Heartbreak City was agonisingly denied by Almandin in the Emirates Melbourne Cup. Racing • 01 Nov 16
Big Orange chasing a slice of Melbourne Cup glory Michael Bell feels last season's experience will stand Big Orange in good stead when the five-year-old has a second crack at glory in the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday. Racing • 30 Oct 16
Big Orange chasing a slice of Melbourne Cup glory Michael Bell feels last season's experience will stand Big Orange in good stead when the five-year-old has a second crack at glory in the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday. Racing • 30 Oct 16
Heartbreak heading Down Under for Melbourne Cup Heartbreak City is to be prepared for the Emirates Melbourne Cup after Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock bought into the Ebor winner. Racing • 28 Sep 16
Heartbreak heading Down Under for Melbourne Cup Heartbreak City is to be prepared for the Emirates Melbourne Cup after Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock bought into the Ebor winner. Racing • 28 Sep 16
St George handed top weight for Melbourne Cup Order Of St George has been handed joint top weight of 58kg (9st 2lb) for the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on 1 November. Racing • 13 Sep 16
St George handed top weight for Melbourne Cup Order Of St George has been handed joint top weight of 58kg (9st 2lb) for the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on 1 November. Racing • 13 Sep 16
Wicklow Brave owner eyes up another Melbourne trip Owner Nick Peacock is relishing the opportunity to have a second crack at the Melbourne Cup following Wicklow Brave's shock victory in the Irish St Leger at the Curragh on Sunday. Soccer • 12 Sep 16
Wicklow Brave owner eyes up another Melbourne trip Owner Nick Peacock is relishing the opportunity to have a second crack at the Melbourne Cup following Wicklow Brave's shock victory in the Irish St Leger at the Curragh on Sunday. Soccer • 12 Sep 16
Order Of St George tops international entry for Oz Order Of St George is one of seven Aidan O'Brien horses among the first nominations for the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on 1 November. Racing • 30 Aug 16
Order Of St George tops international entry for Oz Order Of St George is one of seven Aidan O'Brien horses among the first nominations for the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on 1 November. Racing • 30 Aug 16
Willie Mullins eyes Melbourne with Clondaw Warrior Willie Mullins is hoping to continue the incredible story of Clondaw Warrior with a run in the Melbourne Cup. Racing • 14 Aug 16
Willie Mullins eyes Melbourne with Clondaw Warrior Willie Mullins is hoping to continue the incredible story of Clondaw Warrior with a run in the Melbourne Cup. Racing • 14 Aug 16
Red Cadeaux recovering after surgery Red Cadeaux has undergone surgery on the career-ending leg injury he suffered in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup. Racing • 04 Nov 15
Red Cadeaux recovering after surgery Red Cadeaux has undergone surgery on the career-ending leg injury he suffered in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup. Racing • 04 Nov 15
Melbourne Cup: Views from leading trainers Willie Mullins is looking forward to a bold bid from Max Dynamite in the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday morning. Racing • 02 Nov 15
Melbourne Cup: Views from leading trainers Willie Mullins is looking forward to a bold bid from Max Dynamite in the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday morning. Racing • 02 Nov 15
Protectionist will not compete in Melbourne Cup Protectionist will not defend his title in the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on 3 November. Racing • 22 Oct 15
Protectionist will not compete in Melbourne Cup Protectionist will not defend his title in the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on 3 November. Racing • 22 Oct 15
O'Brien trio make journey for Melbourne assault Aidan O'Brien's three-pronged attack on Australia's leading races stepped up a notch on Thursday as Highland Reel, Bondi Beach and Kingfisher set off on the journey Down Under. Racing • 08 Oct 15
O'Brien trio make journey for Melbourne assault Aidan O'Brien's three-pronged attack on Australia's leading races stepped up a notch on Thursday as Highland Reel, Bondi Beach and Kingfisher set off on the journey Down Under. Racing • 08 Oct 15
O'Brien quintet enter quarantine for Melbourne Five horses from Aidan O'Brien's Ballydoyle yard have been placed into quarantine with a view to competing at the Melbourne Spring Carnival in Australia. Racing • 23 Sep 15
O'Brien quintet enter quarantine for Melbourne Five horses from Aidan O'Brien's Ballydoyle yard have been placed into quarantine with a view to competing at the Melbourne Spring Carnival in Australia. Racing • 23 Sep 15
Melbourne Cup attracts 140 entries Three-time runner up Red Cadeaux features among 140 entries for the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on 3 November. Racing • 01 Sep 15
Melbourne Cup attracts 140 entries Three-time runner up Red Cadeaux features among 140 entries for the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on 3 November. Racing • 01 Sep 15
Second Melbourne Cup horse dies A second horse has died following the Melbourne Cup. Racing • 05 Nov 14
Second Melbourne Cup horse dies A second horse has died following the Melbourne Cup. Racing • 05 Nov 14
Protectionist takes care of business in Melbourne Ryan Moore confirmed his position as one of the best jockeys in the world by winning the Melbourne Cup aboard German raider Protectionist, part-owned by a pair of Irish brothers. Racing • 04 Nov 14
Protectionist takes care of business in Melbourne Ryan Moore confirmed his position as one of the best jockeys in the world by winning the Melbourne Cup aboard German raider Protectionist, part-owned by a pair of Irish brothers. Racing • 04 Nov 14
