Another phenomenal Flemington carnival is on the books, and it is time for form analyst Nic Ashman to reflect on just how well this year's Group 1 winners performed. He breaks down why some sprint stars failed to fire, which 3-year-olds hold his attention ahead of the autumn, and what went wrong for Sheza Alibi.

Sectionally Speaking: What Point Of Law did is reserved for stars

Sectionally Speaking

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The racing industry is in mourning after the announcement of the passing of promising young apprentice jockey Izzy Neale, following a fall at Warren on Saturday. 

Vale Izzy Neale

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Racing NSW have disqualified licensed owner and breeder Neale Bruce for 6.5 years after finding him guilty of destroying 13 Thoroughbreds at his Berkeley Park Stud in contrary to LR114(4). What led Bruce to make this decision?

What happened at Berkeley Park Stud?

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The crowds, the safety, and the strength of the Australian training ranks were up across the four days of the 2025 Cup carnival, and there were also plenty of interest to be found in the breeding behind each winners. We have picked out five bloodstock moments to look deeper into from Cup week.

Five big bloodstock moments from the 2026 Melbourne Cup carnival

Five Bloodstock Things

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2026 Announced Stallion Fees

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Daily wrap-up

Looking Ahead - November 11

Looking Ahead

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2YO & 3YO Winners by Sire

Winners By Sire

First Season Sire Runners & Results

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