Aussies mark ‘strange’ Cup Day
Crowds were not allowed at the iconic Flemington Racecourse this year, but the didn’t stop the shenanigans continuing off the track.
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Celebrity thrills and spills from the Melbourne Cup
From a shock marriage proposal to big-name snubs and celebrity flirtations, plenty of VIP moments have had tongues wagging in the Birdcage on Melbourne Cup days. WATCH: Confidential chats to celebs in the virtual Birdcage.
Where is Cup fairy floss girl now?
The Melbourne Cup has created its fair share of iconic characters but one that stands out was the stunning brunette who became know as “fairy floss girl”.
Cup ‘cruel and outdated’, protesters say
Animal activists have raged against the Melbourne Cup, erupting in chants of “cruel, barbaric and outdated” outside a Brisbane racecourse.
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Punters turn Orange as big guns misfire
BRITISH raider Big Orange is the most significant mover in Melbourne Cup markets amid reports long-time favourite Order Of St George and 2014 winner Protectionist will miss the race.
Signoff new Cup fave as weights released
RACING Victoria’s chief handicapper Greg Carpenter believes it could be now or never for talented stayer Signoff to give Darren Weir back-to-back victories in the Melbourne Cup.
Stoute unsure on potential Cup runner
SIR Michael Stoute’s King’s Fete is guaranteed a Caulfield Cup run should he wish to come Down Under, but the veteran trainer isn’t sure if he wants to bring the stayer to Australia.
Will Michelle Payne race again?
MELBOURNE Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne is back riding trackwork after suffering serious injuries, but does she have the fire in her belly for a big return?
Payne discharged, delays decision on future
MICHELLE Payne says it will be at least a month before she makes a decision on her racing future after being discharged from hospital following pancreatic surgery.
Racing Aus set to adopt stricter Cobalt rules
RACING Australia is set to adopt the stricter international rules for cobalt levels when the topic is raised at the two-day stewards’ conference in Sydney.
Melbourne Cup cop pusher punished
THE woman who pushed a policeman over at the Melbourne Cup has been sanctioned for the shove that made national headlines.
Payne worthy of AOTY nomination
THE fact The Australian chose Michelle Payne as it’s Australian of the Year not only dips its hat to her achievements but a reminder of racing’s great egalitarianism.
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