Event: Geelong Cup

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O’Brien pair head Guineas contenders

Aidan O’Brien’s ante-post favourites Camelot and Maybe head the entries for the Qipco 2000 and 1000 Guineas respectively.

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Dunaden’s last-gasp surge denies Britain a first success in Melbourne Cup

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Cumani buoyed by Bauer form

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Dunaden wins Geelong Cup Down Under

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Bauer sets sights on Melbourne return

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Americain is Melbourne cup beauty

Americain is Melbourne beauty

Americain broke new ground for France as he outstayed the local hero So You Think in the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2010

Cumani still in search of Holy Grail

UNLESS Bauer or Manighar fulfil Luca Cumani’s burning ambition to lift Tuesday’s Emirates Melbourne Cup it sounds as if he will continue his pilgrimage to Australia until he does.

Mon, 01 Nov, 2010

Team Cumani bank on Basaltico

Connections of Basaltico believe the five-year-old could be the forgotten horse of Tuesday’s Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2009

Cima De Triomphe impresses Oliver

Damien Oliver was impressed after partnering Luca Cumani’s Cima De Triomphe in a racecourse gallop at Sandown.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2009

Bauer bags Geelong glory

Luca Cumani saddled his first winner in Australia as Bauer evoked memories of Media Puzzle by claiming the Geelong Cup.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2008

Oliver in a rush

Australian champion jockey Damien Oliver has been booked to ride Mad Rush in the BMW Caulfield Cup – with a view to taking the mount in next month's Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2008

Jockey Oliver booked to ride Mad Rush in Caulfield Cup

Australian champion jockey Damien Oliver has been booked to ride Mad Rush in the BMW Caulfield Cup – with a view to taking the mount in next month’s Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2008

Fallon issued Yeats warning

Kieren Fallon voiced concerns as to whether the Emirates Melbourne Cup on November 7 will be run to suit Yeats.

Mon, 23 Oct, 2006

Tawqeet strikes at Caulfield

Former John Dunlop inmate Tawqeet has won the €1.5m Group One BMW Caulfield Cup in Australia.

Sat, 21 Oct, 2006

Weld determined to solve Ascot Gold Cup puzzle

Dermot Weld is acknowledged the world over as a master of his art. Big prizes in Ireland, Britain, Australia, America, the Far East – they all come the same to the training kingpin.

Sat, 17 Jun, 2006

Weld ready for latest Melbourne assault

Wily trainer Dermot Weld is tipped to notch a famous third victory for Ireland in the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington tomorrow.

Mon, 01 Nov, 2004

Emotions run high as Media solves Cup puzzle

IRELAND’S Media Puzzle, ridden by Damien Oliver, powered home to an emotion charged Melbourne Cup victory yesterday with the rider immediately dedicating the win to his brother and fellow jockey Jason, who died in a track fall last week.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2002

Pugin on target, says Dettori

Frankie Dettori rode his Melbourne Cup mount Pugin for the first time in trackwork at Melbourne’s Sandown track and declared him on target to win the big race on Tuesday week.

Sun, 27 Oct, 2002

Puzzle picks up Geelong prize

Irish stayer Media Puzzle was awarded a 3lb penalty for the Tooheys Melbourne Cup at Flemington on November 5 after easily winning today’s Geelong Cup.

Wed, 23 Oct, 2002

Godolphin trio shine in Melbourne build-up

GODOLPHIN’S Hatha Anna and Pugin were in top form in their workout yesterday as part of their continuing build-up to the Tooheys New Melbourne Cup.

Wed, 23 Oct, 2002