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Hartnell a firming Cup favourite

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 1:43pm

Godolphin horse Hartnell is the $5.50 Melbourne Cup favourite after easing to $6 earlier on race day.  Read more »

Jockeys do their bit for Cup day charity

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 1:41pm

A group of jockeys have stepped away from the turf on Melbourne Cup day to help shave injured hoop Jake Pracey-Holmes' hair for charity.  Read more »

Julie Bishop turns heads at Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 12:57pm

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has arrived at the Melbourne Cup, sporting a classy black Hugo Boss dress and black hat.  Read more »

Tegan Harrison ends run of outs in city

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 12:53pm

Tegan Harrison has broken a run of city outs with a clever ride to score an upset win on Crazy Pops at Eagle Farm  Read more »

Kinema stakes a claim for 2016 Melb Cup

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 12:47pm

Former English horse Kinema has staked his claim for the 2016 Melbourne Cup with a tough win at Flemington.  Read more »

Gina Rinehart tumbles at Melb Cup marquee

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 12:32pm

Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart has made a quick return to her feet moments after taking a tumble down a staircase at a Melbourne Cup marquee.  Read more »

Early Flemington double for Gai and Bott

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 12:15pm

Sort After has followed up the win of Invincible Star to provide Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott an early double at Flemington.  Read more »

Punters cash in on Melbourne Cup win

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 12:13pm

An 82-year-old veteran punter has scored his best Melbourne Cup victory since winning $82,000 in 1987.  Read more »

Moreira wins on debutante Invincible Star

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 12:11pm

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Invincible Star will be aimed at the Magic Millions after leading all the way on debut to win at Flemington.  Read more »

QE Stakes winner Lucia Valentina retired

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 11:15am

Trainer Kris Lees has announced the retirement of triple Group One winner Lucia Valentina, with the mare to go to stud.  Read more »