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One month until racetrack housing plan run and done

A controversial plan to turn a historic racetrack into much-needed housing will be off the table indefinitely if members vote against the sale.

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Fed hold rates steady, says job market is 'solid' while inflation 'remains somewhat elevated'

The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue

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J-Mac, Via Sistina round out Cup carnival in style

Via Sistina, Australia's best racehorse, has produced another dominant performance under James McDonald in the Group 1 Champions Stakes at Flemington.

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J-Mac continues hot Flemington form on Cup day

Red-hot jockey James McDonald was left without a ride in the $8.5 million feature but didn't leave Flemington empty handed on Melbourne Cup day.

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Female jockeys, trainers on equal Cup footing

Almost a decade after Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, a record four women riders will contest Tuesday's edition.

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Melbourne Cup fancies Vauban, Buckaroo ready to fire

Irish raider Vauban is out for Melbourne Cup redemption as Chris Waller's Buckaroo headlines the locally trained contenders in the great race's 164th edition.

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How to watch Melbourne Cup 2024 — live stream racing online from anywhere

Hold your horses! It's time for one of the richest turf races in the world. Here's how to watch Melbourne Cup 2024 live streams — for FREE — no matter where you are.

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Melbourne Cup leading contenders at a glance

Some key facts and figures around the 164th edition of the Melbourne Cup, with leading trainers Chris Waller and Ciaron Maher featuring prominently.

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Mullins eyes Irish success in Melbourne Cup

Willie Mullins has brought Vauban and Absurde back for shots at Melbourne Cup glory after both missed out last year under the Flemington sun.

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Melbourne Cup favourite Buckaroo handed wide draw

Chris Waller-trained favourite Buckaroo has work to do in the Melbourne Cup after being handed a wide gate for the race that stops a nation.

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Jamie Kah steers Goldrush Guru to Victoria Derby win

A suspected broken nose couldn't stop Jamie Kah becoming the second female jockey to win the Victoria Derby, steering Goldrush Guru to an emphatic win.

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Dee sets sights on unpredictable Victoria Derby

Michael Dee chases his second Victoria Derby win aboard Kingofwallstreet as Flemington's Melbourne Cup carnival kicks off with a bang on Saturday.

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Top-ranked Via Sistina ruled out of Melbourne Cup

Cox Plate winner Via Sistina has been ruled out of the Melbourne Cup by connections, six days out from the race that stops the nation.

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Decision still to be made on Cup favourite Via Sistina

Trainer Chris Waller says connections are weighing up if Melbourne Cup favourite Via Sistina will race, but international Jan Brueghel has been ruled out.

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Via Sistina shoots to Melbourne Cup favouritism

Chris Waller-trained mare Via Sistina is the new Melbourne Cup favourite following a record-breaking performance in her Cox Plate victory.

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Via Sistina stuns in 'Winx-like' Cox Plate triumph

Via Sistina has won the $5 million Cox Plate, beating pre-race favourite Prognosis by a record margin in Australasia's weight-for-age championship.

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Cox Plate hope Via Sistina 'bouncing' after track scare

Chris Waller has been thrilled with Cox Plate fancy Via Sistina's preparation and response after the star mare threw jockey James McDonald during track work.

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History no barrier for Land Legend in Caulfield Cup

Zac Purton's Land Legend has drawn a historically problematic barrier for the $5 million Caulfield Cup but the Hong Kong-based hoop fancies his chances.

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The Conversation

Winx smashed racing records. A new documentary tells her story on and off the track

As a racing historian, I knew about Winx’s story long before I stepped into a preview screening of A Horse Named Winx, a new documentary tracing the mare’s great career. But I suspected many people outside the cinema did not know it, which I think is a shame given the…

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All Rosehill housing facts not yet out, premier warns

The racing community has been urged to hold judgment on a plan to rip up a historic track as the NSW premier defends his friendship with the plan's instigator.

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Racing boss hits out at 'cheats' in racecourse fight

Racing NSW CEO Peter V'landys has attacked "cheats and undesirables" seeking to undermine him amid a battle over the future of Sydney's Rosehill racecourse.

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Champion racehorse Winx immortalised in new documentary

A new film, A Horse Named Winx, has premiered in Sydney, with generations to come to learn about the champion mare and her historic winning streak.

International Business Times

Gold Jumps To Record On Rate Cut Bets But Equities Struggle

Gold hit a fresh record Monday on growing optimism the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the new year, with traders shrugging off boss Jerome Powell's attempts to temper expectations.

Newcastle Herald

A bit of cheeky horseplay at Newcastle's million dollar race, The Hunter

'Sometimes, the only injury is a bruised ego.'

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Melbourne Cup live stream 2023: how to watch for FREE online from anywhere – runners and riders, race time

Here's how to watch a 2023 Melbourne Cup live stream from anywhere, with Willie Mullins-trained Vauban and Absurde headlining the $8 million handicap at Flemington Racecourse.

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