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Virtual Form GuideGlobal crisis strikes Melbourne CupThe AustralianInternational entries for the three majors -- the Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate -- plummeted from 66 down to 43, or 35 per cent, ...Irish stars missing from Melbourne CupMelbourne Herald SunBart's 11 chances for 13th Melbourne CupABC OnlineCorey Brown praises Metal Bender after barrier trialCourier MailVirtual Form Guide -Melbourne Herald Sun -Melbourne Herald Sunall 29 news articles »

Hyland Anticipates Liston With 'Fantastic' ZaritaVirtual Form GuideScratched from last year's Melbourne Cup (3200m), Zarita is a daughter of Pentire that has won once from four attempts when tried beyond 2300m. ...

Lismore Northern StarGilt-edge invitations to ride in Lismore CupLismore Northern StarSOME of the region's top jockeys, including former Melbourne Cup winners Chris Munce and Scott Seamer, will be given gilt-edge invitations to return and ...and more »

Talking of tanking, dead rubbers can also mean live interestThe AgeWho would bet on a Melbourne Cup if half the horses were trying not to win? Asked if they want their team to win, many Melbourne fans say they do not. ...and more »

Punters back Profound Beauty in Melbourne CupMelbourne Herald SunEskander's Betstar has Profound Beauty a $17 equal favourite with Victoria and South Australian Derby winner Rebel Raider in the Melbourne Cup. ...

Emirates announces Indian theme for its 2009 Melbourne Cup marqueee-Travel Blackboard (press release) (press release)Emirates will spice up the birdcage at this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival; with the diverse and alluring land of India being announced as the theme for this ...and more »

De Kock's back for the Cup – with two entriesSydney Morning HeraldDe Kock journeyed to Australia in 2005 only to see his stayer, Grey's Inn, finish well back in the Melbourne Cup. Yesterday morning Racing Victoria received ...South African trainer in new cups tiltThe Ageall 4 news articles »

Virtual Form GuideRyan dreaming big this springBloodstock.com.au... and Melito head the line-up but perhaps the biggest prize could come the way of proven performer Ready To Lift who is being aimed at the Melbourne Cup. ...Stewards show they hold the whip handSydney Morning Heraldall 12 news articles »