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Racing
31 October 2025
Mark Twain ruled out of Melbourne Cup
For the second year in a row, the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) dream has gone unfulfilled for the connections of highly talented Kiwi stayer Mark Twain.
Racing
27 October 2025
Kiwi pair remain in Cup contention
Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) dreams are still alive for connections of Kiwi stayers Mark Twain and Trav.
Racing
23 September 2025
Opportunity for well-bred 3YO to shine
Regally bred colt Lydiard Park will have conditions more in his favour on Wednesday to add performance to his pedigree.
Racing
05 September 2025
Mark Twain commences Melbourne spring campaign
Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) hopeful Mark Twain has landed in Melbourne and will commence his path towards the iconic feature at The Valley on Saturday.
Racing
27 August 2025
Weather raining on Mark Twain’s parade
Mark Twain’s Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) preparation looks to have hit a small snag, with forecast rain likely to lead to his withdrawal from Sunday’s Clotworthy Racing Open 1600 at Te Aroha.
Racing
19 August 2024
Mark Twain out of Melbourne Cup
“It is gutting for the stable and all of his connections as well.” 
Racing
31 July 2024
Mark Twain makes first step towards Cup
“That should bring him on greatly.”
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
08 April 2024
Stellar month for Temperton
Manawatu horsewoman Gail Temperton has experienced a stellar month, which got even better on Saturday when her homebred mare Royal Flower attained black-type when placing in the Gr.3 Martin Collins New Zealand Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes at Trentham.