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Melbourne Cup countdown

Ahead of the running of the Melbourne Cup, on the first Tuesday in November, get the latest news, read expert analysis and download our sweep.

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Melbourne Cup carnival ambassador Michelle Payne.
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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.

  • by Danny Russell
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.

  • by Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu
The Melbourne Cup sweep.

Pick your winners with our Melbourne Cup sweep

The Melbourne Cup is almost upon us, and this is the easiest and best way to organise your home, party or office sweep. Enter the player names, get your picks and watch the race. Easy.

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Chris Waller poses with his horse Aeliana.
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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.

  • by Danny Russell, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan
Teofilo, a champion Irish stallion, has earned his place among Melbourne Cup legends as a the sire of three of the past six winners.

The Melbourne Cup icon who’s never been to Flemington

Meet the horse named in honour of a Cuban heavyweight boxing champion. He’s never been to Flemington but his impact on Melbourne’s great turf event in recent years has been profound.

  • by Rob Harris

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