Racing 19 August 2024 Mark Twain out of Melbourne Cup “It is gutting for the stable and all of his connections as well.” Racing 16 August 2024 Cup mission commences for Mahrajaan at Ruakaka “I expect them both to hit the line strongly, then we’ll look for some further distances.” Racing 31 July 2024 Mark Twain makes first step towards Cup “That should bring him on greatly.” Racing 02 July 2024 Cup dream alive with marathon man Mahrajaan “That’s probably good for the race as it gives Australian and New Zealand horses eligibility into it so he would be unlucky not to get a run.” Racing 01 July 2024 Melbourne Cup visit whets appetite for Cambridge trainers “For anyone that is involved in racing, the Melbourne Cup is the one race that stands out in Australasia." Racing 31 March 2024 Mark Twain rockets home in Roy Higgins “I can hardly believe what this horse did today." Racing 20 February 2024 Champion mare Ethereal still making her mark Memories of the mighty mare Ethereal continue to be rekindled and most recently by the emergence of her gifted grandson Pericles. Racing 07 November 2023 Kick Up for Kiwis backing the industry ahead of Melbourne Cup As the all-important first Tuesday in November nears once again, conversations and criticisms around the Melbourne Cup and Thoroughbred horse racing begin circulating widely in the public. Racing 06 November 2023 Change of tack lands owner Cup contender Wellington-based breeder Lib Petagna has recieved the final golden ticket into the Gr.1 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) with Kalapour.
