Proof ‘Nup to the Cup’ brigade have failed
We’ve been told that Australians have lost interest in racing – but figures have revealed the race that stops the nation isn’t going anywhere.
Melbourne Cup
Every horse’s Melbourne Cup chances rated
The race that stops the nation is upon us. Here’s everything you need to know about the Melbourne Cup and how to pick the winner.
$100 Cup bet strategy to make you a fortune
The 2024 Melbourne Cup is upon us, check out why every horse can and can’t win the race and a $100 betting strategy to make you money.
Wildest Melb Cup moments caught on camera
Some racegoers keep themselves nice, and some ride a wheelie bin. Here’s the wild post race aftermath caught by photographers on Cup day.
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VRC launches new Melbourne Cup Day feature
Victoria Racing Club has revamped and prizemoney boosted a popular race on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington as the new Australian Heritage Cup.
Melbourne Cup nominations: Maher has strong hand
Ciaron Maher is “very happy” with the strength of his Melbourne Cup team as the VRC announced a total of 123 nominations for the race. SEE THE FULL LIST
Weir given seven days to move horses as disqualification confirmed
Victorian Racing Tribunal orders new two-year disqualification for using a jigger on three horses to begin immediately, giving disgraced trainer Darren Weir seven days to relocate horses from his Trevenson Park pre-training property.
Neasham keeps Makybe Diva door open for Fawkner Park
The Underwood Stakes and Turnbull Stakes have been pencilled in as Fawkner Park’s most likely path into the Caulfield Cup, but a jumpout next week could further shape the route.
Magical dream: ‘Why couldn’t she’ win the Melbourne Cup?
Flemington is set for an Irish invasion on the first Tuesday in November with Magical Zoe the latest to enhance Melbourne Cup ambitions.
Vauban set for second shot at Melbourne Cup
Irish star Vauban reignited Melbourne Cup redemption plans with victory in the Lonsdale Cup at York overnight.
New Melbourne Cup favourite: Irish horse wins G3 by 20L
The Irish horse rocketed to the top of Melbourne Cup betting after a spectacular 20-length win in a proven Cup lead-up race at the Curragh on Saturday.
Trainer ‘delighted’ with Cup contender ahead of return
The Map begins her Melbourne Cup campaign this weekend at Morphettville and the stable is excited following her latest jumpout.
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