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Gilbert Gardiner is a sports reporter for the Herald Sun and Sunday Herald Sun.

Even with nine Group 1 wins, there was debate whether Verry Elleegant was a champion. After securing her 10th in the Melbourne Cup there is no doubt.

The Melbourne Cup field is down to 23 after a late scratching on race-day morning leaving one powerful syndicator frustrated and confused.

Great House was on the borderline for the Melbourne Cup but made it official after taking out the Hotham Handicap.

Melbourne Cup second favourite Spanish Mission has had a last-minute vet inspection in order to be passed fit for the Melbourne Cup.

From riding and recovery to “Rolfing” — champion jockey Craig Williams leaves no stone unturned to get the best out of himself and his horses.

Incentivise is the hottest Melbourne Cup favourite since the legendary Phar Lap and a wide barrier hasn’t dented the confidence of punters.

A leading contender for the Melbourne Cup is among three horses Racing Victoria vets will re-examine after swelling was detected in his leg.

Tom Dabernig wasn’t expecting to have a runner during the Flemington carnival, now he has four including a top chance in a Group 1.

The Supreme Court has retired to consider Jamie Kah’s appeal on the two-month ban she received for giving misleading evidence to stewards.

Craig Williams is excited to be riding Mr Brightside, who is striving for a seventh straight win, in the Cantala Stakes.