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Bren O'Brien's Latest Articles
‘What have I just done’ – Jamie Melham’s formula for history-making Melbourne Cup success
Jamie Melham proved the central character of Half Yours’ homegrown Melbourne Cup success, 13 years after her impressive form in the saddle made her a compelling proposition for trainer Tony McEvoy, who combined with son Calvin for his own career-defining moment.
Easy come, Easygo – Frankie Dettori, the Melbourne Cup, a $500,000 bet and not a Stake to be seen
Victorian racing authorities have been courting influence with gambling tech billionaire Ed Craven and his team, with his Easygo brand playing a central role in a betting plunge on a leading Melbourne Cup hope.
Run The Numbers – Brothers in arms – A pair of Cup siblings
For the first time in 14 years, siblings will contest the Melbourne Cup. But it is not just one but two sets of brothers who will look to continue the unusual, but successful history of horses with the same dam competing in Australia’s legendary race.
Easygo leads Melbourne Cup plunge on Irish stayer Al Riffa
Topweight Al Riffa has emerged as the best-backed Melbourne Cup at the traditional Call of the Card.
Bruised bookies expecting big betting move for Al Riffa
Al Riffa may have a weight a Melbourne Cup winner hasn’t carried for 57 years, but bookies expect he will be backed into favouritism by the time the race starts.
Mullins and Mott magic heads for Melbourne after Breeders’ Cup successes
Two international trainers hoping to secure historic Melbourne Cup successes tasted glory at the Breeders’ Cup meeting at Del Mar.
Godolphin, Zahra and Maher enjoy a Derby day for the ages
Godolphin’s stunning Australian resurgence saw it claim both three-year-old features of the opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, while Pride Of Jenni wound back the clock with a brilliant front-running performance in the Empire Rose Stakes.
‘That ooh la la feeling ‘ – Autumn Glow makes it eight straight in Golden Eagle
James McDonald continues to be amazed by extraordinary unbeaten four-year-old Autumn Glow, who easily made in eight straight wins in the $10 million Golden Eagle.
Favourable alley has Half Yours a firming Melbourne Cup favourite
Local hero Half Yours is set to start favourite for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup after drawing barrier eight.