This Month
Insiders and long-shots: Rear Window at the 2024 Melbourne Cup
Knight’s Choice made a (very small) number of punters very wealthy, taking home the Melbourne Cup on slim expectations.
- Myriam Robin, Zoe Samios and Patrick Durkin
- Opinion
- US Votes 2024
Inflation hangover gives Trump traction
Inflation is falling more quickly in the US, but Donald Trump is relying on high prices to accuse Kamala Harris of delivering an economic nightmare.
- Jennifer Hewett
Knight’s Choice wins Melbourne Cup in photo finish
It was a photo finish for all places and an upset victory; Coalition calls for Alan Joyce to lose Order of Australia. How the day unfolded.
- Updated
- Hannah Wootton and James Thomson
The $2.3m gamble that led Knight’s Choice to Melbourne Cup glory
Knight’s Choice stunned Australian racing by winning the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. But he only made the race after a brave gamble by his owner.
- James Thomson
Out the gates! Macquarie quants reveal their Melbourne Cup pick
The investment bank’s finance bros landed a winner last year backing Without A Fight. Can they make it two consecutive victories with their latest pick?
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Eddie McGuire to Seven? You wouldn’t believe it
In six months in the role, Seven news and current affairs boss Anthony De Ceglie has cut a swathe through that organisation’s sacred cows.
- Myriam Robin
- Exclusive
- Horse racing
Rich Lister was told ‘get a hobby’, now his horse is in the Cup
Brian Flannery has five-year-old gelding Manzoice in the race that stops the nation. It’s an outside chance, but one that the mining billionaire is thrilled to be part of.
- Zoe Samios
- Exclusive
- Horse racing
This star banker won’t stop trying to win the Melbourne Cup
The best – and maybe only – mullet haircut in investment banking is back. Rich Ricci wants another crack at the Melbourne Cup with his horse Vauban.
- James Thomson
- Analysis
- Chanticleer Brunch
‘Melbourne’s the wife, Sydney’s the mistress’: Victoria Racing Club’s CEO
It was inevitable a Chanticleer brunch hosted in Melbourne by a masthead based in Sydney reverted to the age-old rivalry between the country’s two largest cities.
- Patrick Durkin
How Victoria Racing Club’s new boss plans to turn around its fortunes
Kylie Rogers was used to managing people with different priorities and agendas as one of the AFL’s top commercial executives. Now she has an even bigger challenge.
- Zoe Samios and Patrick Durkin
October
Why Tabcorp’s Gill McLachlan has banned pollies from the Birdcage
Politicians and journalists have been given short shrift, while Anthony Albanese and others will probably skip G.H. Mumm’s private jet theme.
- Patrick Durkin
Pony club, more events and Flemington rebrand: CEO’s plans for VRC
Kylie Rogers, who joined the VRC in August as its first female CEO, is preparing an ambitious strategy to boost the fortunes of the struggling club.
- Zoe Samios and Patrick Durkin
Michelle Payne can finally enjoy the weekend before Melbourne Cup
For the retired jockey, Melbourne Cup Carnival is now about preparing commentary, catching up with friends and enjoying the city’s best bars and restaurants.
- Hannah Tattersall
Off to the races? Jackie Frank’s advice for dressing the part
If ever there was a chance to push the boundaries, this is it, urges the long-time judge of the Melbourne Cup’s Fashions on the field. And that includes you, men.
- Lauren Sams
Republicans rush to vote early; Big super floods ASX; Bonds go weird
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
- Drinks With Max Allen
- Life & Leisure
Soak up the Melbourne Cup atmosphere at these top wine bars
Settle in, order a glass, and watch the world go by at these five fabulous institutions.
- Max Allen
For those on the list, Melbourne Cup dining is first across the line
Ross Lusted will cater for members at Flemington Racecourse ahead of his first Melbourne restaurant opening, and Birdcage guests are in for some feasting, too.
- Necia Wilden
August
- Opinion
- Online gambling
Ban all gambling ads and let the kids play the game, not the odds
Kids appear to know as much about multi bets as they do about the players they are watching.
- Zoe Daniel
May
- Exclusive
- Luxury property
Racing heavyweight lists $5.3m penthouse with three terraces
Steve Rosich, who resigned as CEO of the Victorian Racing Club, is selling his Toorak penthouse, while former David Jones CEO Mark McInnes has completed his mansion upgrade nearby.
- Bonnie Campbell
February
Nine and Tabcorp break stalemate to seal Melbourne Cup rights deal
The deal between Tabcorp and the Victoria Racing Club means the Melbourne Cup will move from Network Ten to Channel Nine for the next six years.
- Sam Buckingham-Jones