Carte Diamond will remain in Australia and is set to be campaigned for this year’s renewal of the Melbourne Cup.

Distinction will have a full body scan when he returns to Britain later this week after his disappointing effort behind Makybe Diva in Tuesday’s Emirates Melbourne Cup.

MAKYBE DIVA carved her name into the annals of Australian racing history by claiming a remarkable third consecutive Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington yesterday.

Makybe Diva became the first horse ever to win the Emirates Melbourne Cup three times with a fantastic display at Flemington.

Trainer Lee Freedman insists a decision on Makybe Diva’s participation in the Emirates Melbourne Cup has yet to be made – despite a pleasing workout on Thursday morning.

Trainer Lee Freedman has warned it is not a “given” that favourite Makybe Diva will run in the Emirates Melbourne Cup a week on Tuesday.

Vinnie Roe is making a good recovery after enduring a nightmare journey to Australia for the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Starcraft and Ouija Board head a lengthy list of British nominations for the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin on December 11.

Connections of Emirates Melbourne Cup challenger Vinnie Roe face an anxious couple of days after the Irish raider suffered a nightmare journey to Australia.

A decision whether to send Vinnie Roe to Australia for the Emirates Melbourne Cup will be made this week.

Carte Diamond is reported to be in good health after making the long trip to Australia in preparation for the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Distinction is likely to go for next month's GNER Doncaster Cup, given suitable ground, before being prepared for the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Goodwood Cup winner Distinction heads a list of 24 British entries for the Emirates Melbourne Cup in November.

Ascot Gold Cup runner-up Distinction is likely to try to go one better in the Lady O Goodwood Cup later this month.

Vinnie Roe made the perfect start to his final season with a cosy success in the Saval Beg Stakes at Leopardstown this evening.

Jardines Lookout is set to return after 556 days off the track in Friday’s Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup.

DERMOT WELD is a realist, a high-class trainer who has more than stood the test of time.

CONNECTIONS of Classic hopeful Motivator are still keen to secure the services of Michael Kinane for their unbeaten colt in the UltimatePoker.com 2000 Guineas.

Frankie Dettori, who will be crowned champion jockey at Doncaster on Saturday, picked up a one-month ban after pleading guilty to careless riding in the Melbourne Cup.

THE Dermot Weld trained Vinnie Roe posted possibly the best performance of his career when finishing second to wonder-mare Makybe Diva in yesterday’s Melbourne Cup at Flemington park in front of a crowd of over 110,000.

Makybe Diva secured her place in racing history when she became the first mare to land back-to-back runnings of the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington today.

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

VINNIE ROE looks almost certain to tackle tomorrow's Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

DERMOT WELD believes Distinction stands a good chance of making history at Flemington on Tuesday by becoming the first British-trained horse to win the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Dermot Weld believes Distinction stands a good chance of making history at Flemington on Tuesday by becoming the first British-trained horse to win the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Razkalla looks like being Kerrin McEvoy’s mount for Godolphin in the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington next Tuesday.

Connections of Vinnie Roe have threatened to withdraw the four-times Irish St Leger winner from the Emirates Melbourne Cup if the ground is not soft enough.

Makybe Diva is as low as 3-1 favourite to repeat her success of last year in the Emirates Melbourne Cup two weeks today following reports of a setback for key rival She’s Archie.

LEADING Australian horse Northerly has been handed top weight in the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on November 2.

MEDIA PUZZLE and Vinnie Roe, first and fourth respectively in the 2002 renewal, head Dermot Weld's six-strong squad for the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on November 2.

Makybe Diva became the 14th mare to win the Tooheys New Melbourne Cup when finishing fast and wide under Glen Boss to take the coveted prize in Flemington, Australia today.