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Brothers JD, Ben and Will Hayes trained two of the first four winners on Cox Plate day.

How Succession should have ended: Hayes dynasty proves what’s possible when a family gets it right

Passing a business empire down through the generations can be tricky business. So far, the Hayes family is getting it right.

  • Danny Russell

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Via Sistina won the Cox Plate.

Three big guns that will win on Champions day: Flemington’s best bets

It is the fourth and final day of Melbourne Cup week, and three of the best horses in the country are expected to come up trumps in the three group 1s.

  • Danny Russell
Cieren Fallon celebrates on Lake Forest in the Golden Eagle.

‘I can’t explain it’: Connections request meeting with stewards after horse scratched from Cup

Shattered trainer John O’Shea told owners he was “deeply sorry” after their horse was scratched on Cup eve, as connections questioned the decision.

  • Danny Russell
Actor Rachel Griffiths keeps it stylish even with a broken arm on Derby Day.

Brotherly love in short supply when Rachel Griffiths breaks her arm

Even with her arm in a cast, the actor and producer was able to observe the black and white dress code at Derby Day.

  • Stephen Brook, Cara Waters and Kishor Napier-Raman
Melbourne Cup carnival ambassador Michelle Payne.

The Irish are coming: Michelle Payne’s guide to every horse in the Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne delivers her expert view on who will deliver the goods in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup field.

  • Danny Russell
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Derby Day as it happened: Kah’s day of blood, sweat and tears; Melbourne Cup field finalised

It’s warm and a tad gusty at Flemington as the Melbourne Cup carnival kicks into gear on Derby Day. Follow along for all the fashion, colour and the latest news surrounding the countdown to Tuesday’s big race.

  • Roy Ward and Scott Spits
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Jamie Kah is hugged by trainer Ciaron Maher.

‘It was meant to be’: Jamie Kah rides the emotions on the way to Derby victory

Racing folk are a hardened lot, but there were tears shed openly after Another Wil’s thrilling victory in the Damien Oliver. And yet, Jamie Kah’s biggest moment of the day was still to come.

  • Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu
Chris Waller poses with his horse Aeliana.

Training giants dominate with nine Melbourne Cup runners

Chris Waller and Ciaron Maher will go head-to-head on Tuesday with a huge chunk of the Cup field between them.

  • Danny Russell, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan
Trainer Chris Waller is looking to continue his dominance in the Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington.

These horses will win the big races on Derby day

Chris Waller is shooting for his sixth victory in the Coolmore sprint at Flemington on Saturday, while our form analysts find you the winners and dissect the big races.

  • Danny Russell and Tim Habel
Abbey Lee at the NGV Gala in 2023 wearing Schiaparelli, will be the guest of Landmark by Lexus at Derby Day.

The Victoria’s Secret model bringing luxury back to the races

Melbourne-born model and actor Abbey Lee is bringing international fashion back to the spring carnival.

  • Damien Woolnough

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