Prodigal gets up in thriller

Karaka graduate Prodigal (NZ) (Proisir) was given a gem of a ride by the in-form jockey Simon Kok Wei Hoong to get up in a thriller in Singapore on Saturday. After late support on the tote, Prodigal settled at the rear of the field with only two horses behind him and bided his time. Once into the straight he started to steadily gain momentum. A blanket finish was on the cards with 7 runners across the track, it was anyone’s race and no one knew where to look. “Prodigal late!…

Can Without A Fight win the 2022 Melbourne Cup?

In saddle cloth order, the first of the international runners in the 2022 Melbourne Cup is the Simon & Ed Crisford-trained Without A Fight. The father-and-son combination of Simon and Ed Crisford became the first trainers in Britain to become joint licence-holders in May 2020. The Crisfords are yet to have a runner in Australia but have enough understanding of what sort of horse is required to succeed in these surrounds. Simon Crisford worked as Godolphin’s racing manager for a 20-year period until February 2014, venturing to Melbourne on multiple…

How many Melbourne Cups has Daniel Moor won?

Can Daniel Moor win the Melbourne Cup this year? Has he won the race before? Horsebetting.com.au have done all of the work for you, with all of the stats and his chances below. Daniel Moor Melbourne Cup wins The 2022 Melbourne Cup will see Daniel Moor have his first ride in the 3200m event. Although it is Moor’s first Melbourne Cup ride, he is a proven Group 1 winning jockey. Which horse is Daniel Moor riding in the Melbourne Cup? Daniel is riding the Phillip Stokes-trained Daqiansweet Junior, who will…

How many Melbourne Cups has Tommy Berry won?

At just 31, Tommy Berry has already ridden 31 winners at Group 1 level and is one of the leading jockeys in not only his home state of NSW, but the country. How many times has he won the race that stops a nation? Tommy Berry Melbourne Cup Results Tommy Berry has had six rides in the Melbourne Cup, but is yet to have a runner finish in the placings. The closest he got was with the Ed Dunlop-trained Trip To Paris when the pair finished fourth behind Prince of…

How many Melbourne Cups has William Buick won?

William Buick is one of the best international jockeys going around at the moment, but how many times has he won the race that stops a nation? William Buick Melbourne Cup results William Buick has won Group 1 races all around the world, but is yet to taste success in the Melbourne Cup. His best result from three rides in the Cup came in 2019 when he partnered 2018 Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter to an 8th placed finish in the race 12-months after his success. Which horse is William…

How many Melbourne Cups has Sam Clipperton won?

Jockey Sam Clipperton Sam Clipperton is still a young jockey who resides in New South Wales, but how many times has he won the race that stops the nation? Sam Clipperton Melbourne Cup wins Sam Clipperton has never ridden in the Melbourne Cup before, so he will be looking to try and kick off his record with a strong showing in 2022. Which horse is Sam Clipperton riding in the Melbourne Cup? Sam will be riding Stockman for the Joseph Pride yard, in what will be both horse and jockey’s…

Can Interpretation win the 2022 Melbourne Cup?

The Ciaron Maher & David Eustace-trained Interpretation was one of the final qualifiers for the 2022 Melbourne Cup. The four-year-old has long been aimed towards a start in the great race, but his recent form has suggested he might be up against it in a race like this. This son of Galileo is a natural front-runner, so will need to find the front early on. Could Interpretation cause an upset in the Melbourne Cup? When will Interpretation run in the Melbourne Cup? The Melbourne Cup will be run on the…

Can Montefilia win the 2022 Melbourne Cup?

Montefilia is set to line up in her first Melbourne Cup in the 2022 edition of the race for trainer David Payne and jockey Jason Collett. The five-year-old mare was without a doubt the eye-catching run in the Caulfield Cup when storming home from the rear of the field to be beaten just over a length. Her run in the Caulfield Cup looked to be the perfect Melbourne Cup trial and considering she is already a four-time Group 1 winner and proven on rain-affected going, Montefilia has a strong chance…

Waikato Stud’s double for the ages

Through the decades, breeding powerhouse Waikato Stud has celebrated countless big results on the track and in the sale-ring, but none as satisfying as the massive weekend double by I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel) and Icebath (NZ) (Sacred Falls). Within the space of 15 minutes on Saturday evening, I Wish I Win won the A$10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill and Icebath shook off her Group One bridesmaid’s tag with victory in the A$1 million Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington. I Wish I Win’s victory in the…

Anderton set for busy Cup Day

Tuesday promises to be a big day for veteran Mosgiel horseman Brian Anderton. Training in partnership with son Shane, Anderton has 14 runners set to line up at their home track meeting at Wingatui. Additionally, the master of famed Southern nursery White Robe Lodge will be keeping a close eye on the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), where Smokin’ Romans (NZ) (Ghibellines), a horse he bred with wife Loraine, will contest the great race. Although White Robe Lodge is already linked to Melbourne Cup success, the octogenarian breeder would dearly love…