DISTURBING news coming out of Melbourne: Victorian racing authorities are considering moving the running of the WS Cox Plate from October to November – moving it from the weekend between the Caulfield Cup and the Melbourne Cup carnival.

Source: https://citynews.com.au/2023/reaching-back-to-a-pure-past-is-foolish/

Kalapour won the Lexus Archer Stakes on Derby Day with Damien Oliver on board to claim his Melbourne Cup spot.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/racing/damien-oliver-s-cup-mount-alenquer-in-doubt-20231105-p5ehp4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

“My father did a tour to the Melbourne Cup until his passing in 2015,” O’Shea said.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/racing/broken-heels-lost-bets-and-racing-protesters-punters-flock-to-derby-day-20231104-p5ehle.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

No Caulfield Cup winner has carried the equivalent of what Without A Fight will now carry in the Melbourne Cup since Galilee lumped 8 stone 13 ounces – or 56.7kg – to victory in 1966.

Source: https://www.sportsnews.com.au/horse-racing/without-a-fight-to-carry-56-5kg-in-the-melbourne-cup/592039

Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Horse racing soldiers on in the wake of the Breeders' Cup World Championships and the Melbourne Cup with graded stakes on tap this weekend from Japan to Canada.

Source: https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2023/11/10/Michigan-football-coach-suspended/9181699662048/

Peterson is no stranger to protesting at the venue, in November, on Melbourne Cup day, she poured blood at the gates.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/notorious-animal-rights-activist-tash-peterson-joins-perth-cup-protesters-c-9446563

Snapper won during Melbourne Cup week over 1100m before disappointing the stable when seventh in a benchmark 84 grade race over 1200m on December 17.

Source: https://www.sportsnews.com.au/horse-racing/snapper-lands-tough-standish-handicap-win/586908

Speaking to this masthead before Melbourne Cup Day, Carroll said the commission was making a concerted effort to speak to as many participants as possible, and that the watchdog was well-placed to respond to issues.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/victorian-racing-industry-at-risk-of-corruption-as-cost-of-living-pressures-rise-20231105-p5ehod.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

’s tenure, the Lexus Melbourne Cup has dominated its timeslot for people 16 to 39, with a commercial share ranging between 81.7 per cent and 91.4 per cent”.

Source: https://www.bandt.com.au/network-10-withdraws-melbourne-cup-bid-ends-five-year-deal/

“The Melbourne Cup remains a different audience to normal race days because of its place in Australian culture,” V’landys continued.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/racing/states-look-to-cash-in-on-everest-day-as-wagering-hits-new-heights-20231015-p5ecdj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The network will still broadcast the 2023 Melbourne Cup, which will be held on 7 November.

Source: https://mumbrella.com.au/ten-withdraws-from-melbourne-cup-broadcast-bid-791853

This means he’ll being his LA-based restaurant Gwen to the Birdcage this Melbourne Cup Carnival, where he’s expected to serve up to 200 guests a day during the racing extravaganza.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/business/high-profile-australians-awarded-kings-birthday-honours-c-10947478

This trip is over the weekend of the 'Melbourne Cup' long weekend.

Source: https://www.begadistrictnews.com.au/story/8411052/your-never-ending-guide-to-whats-on-in-the-bega-valley/?src=rss

When George Zivkovic of Northmead studies the form, the choices are sound: “Melbourne Cup anagram prognostication?

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/panthers-are-milking-it-20231106-p5ehu8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

When it comes to the big stakes races, MyBookie has competitive odds on major horse racing events such as the Melbourne Cup, Kentucky Derby, the Dubai Cup, the Belmont Stakes and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, just to name a few.

Source: https://eastbayexpress.com/best-horse-racing-betting-sites/