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The 2025 Qld Winter Carnival is on the cards for Everest winner Giga Kick Clayton Douglas says "At this stage, he is keen to head further north after the Sydney Autumn. 

Champion Irish Tnr Willie Mullins is keen to return for the Melb Cup in 2025, Mullins provided an assessment re the performances of both Vauban and Absurde 

5 Melb Cup winners have now been prepared at the Mount Macedon property in Victoria. Melb Cup winning co-tnr John Symons says " the property was a godsend to get their horse to peak on Tuesday 

Nathan Doyle believes he has the right filly to provide him with his maiden G1 in todays VRC Oaks

UK stayer Onesmoothoperator is likely to return for the Melb Cup in 2025. Trainer Brian Ellison says “His horse was so brave after suffering interference at the top of the straight 

Mitch Manners caught up with Robbie Dolan after Knights Choice win in the Melbourne Cup Yesterday 

ICYMI Mitch Manners caught up with Sheila Laxon after Knights Choice win in the Melbourne Cup Yesterday

Iconic sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney called his first Melbourne Cup in 1985 ( What A Nuisance). What does the master statistician like in this year's Melbourne Cup ?