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Melbourne Cup winners reflect on glory

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 3:30am

Melbourne Cup winning jockey Kerrin McEvoy and Almandin part-owner Nick Williams will speak at an official event at Crown.  Read more »

Nine Cup arrests, gran found drink driving

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 9:10pm

Nine people were arrested at the Melbourne Cup Carnival, while a 75-year-old woman has been fined for drink driving after a race day event at a bowls club.  Read more »

McEvoy savours second Melbourne Cup win

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 7:06pm

Kerrin McEvoy says winning the Melbourne Cup a second time feels better than the first.  Read more »

Punters open wallets on Melbourne Cup day

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 7:03pm

Punters in NSW, Victoria and the ACT have spent more than $140 million on Melbourne Cup day, as Almandin held on to win the great race.  Read more »

What they said at the Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 6:47pm

What was said about the 2016 Melbourne Cup  Read more »

Apprentice thrilled by Cup race experience

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 6:42pm

Although finishing last on Rose Of Virginia, apprentice Ben Thompson is hoping it isn't his last Melbourne Cup ride.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup an iconic event: Williams

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 6:37pm

Lloyd Williams developed Melbourne's Crown Casino in the 1990s, but says the Melbourne Cup means even more to him.  Read more »

Europe is the key to Melbourne Cup win

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 6:32pm

Lloyd Williams believes European bloodlines are the key to winning the Melbourne Cup at the expense of the local breeding industry.  Read more »

Cup winning Williams beats them again

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 6:18pm

Winning the Melbourne Cup for a record fifth time has been emotional for retired businessman Lloyd Williams.  Read more »

Moreira's thirst quenched for Melb Cup win

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 6:10pm

Champion Hong Kong-based rider Joao Moreira will keep chasing the Melbourne Cup dream after finishing second aboard Heartbreak City.  Read more »

Jameka didn't stay 3200m: Hall

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 6:05pm

Caulfield Cup winner Jameka has finished 15th in the Melbourne Cup with her jockey Nick Hall saying the mare just didn't stay the 3200m.  Read more »

Lloyd's wisdom helps Hickmott win 2nd Cup

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 6:00pm

Trainer Robert Hickmott says owner Lloyd Williams's wealth of racing experience was crucial in Almandin's Melbourne Cup win.  Read more »

McEvoy's Dad watches on in second Cup win

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 5:44pm

Kerrin McEvoy's father Phillip says his son produced a great ride to win his second Melbourne Cup in a close finish over Heartbreak City at Flemington.  Read more »

No Heartbreak for owners in Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 5:31pm

The ownership group of Heartbreak City were over the moon with the performance of the stayer to finish second in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Payne's family link to Melb Cup triumph

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 5:26pm

Last year's Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne says brother-in-law Kerrin McEvoy is an amazing rider after he won this year's race on Almandin.  Read more »

What the jockeys said after the Melb Cup

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 5:19pm

Comments from the jockeys who rode in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Godolphin in the Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 4:48pm

A look at Godolphin's history in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Facts and figures on Cup winner Almandin

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 4:48pm

Everything you need to know about 2016 Melbourne Cup winner Almandin.  Read more »

Heartbreak City puts up brave Cup effort

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 4:46pm

Irish trainer Tony Martin could not hide his delight at the performance of Heartbreak City at his first attempt at the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Godolphin to keep trying for Cup win

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 4:43pm

Locally-trained Hartnell has finished best of the five Godolphin runners in the Melbourne Cup, with the favourite finishing third at Flemington.  Read more »

Hawkins stuns in red pantsuit at Melb Cup

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 4:21pm

Model Jennifer Hawkins has turned heads at the Melbourne Cup sporting a red pantsuit and huge hat, looking a bit like video game character Carmen Sandiego.  Read more »

Power outage mars Eagle Farm Melb Cup day

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 4:19pm

Eagle Farm racegoers have missed out on watching the Melbourne Cup on television because of a blackout.  Read more »

How they finished in the Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 4:16pm

How the horses finished in the 2016 Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Lloyd Williams's five Melbourne Cup wins

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 4:01pm

Almandin's Melbourne Cup win has made Lloyd Williams the most successful owner in the history of Australia's greatest race.  Read more »

Lloyd Williams wins a record 5th Cup

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 3:07pm

Lloyd Williams has become the most successful winning owner of the Melbourne Cup with Almandin giving him his fifth.  Read more »

Jennifer 2nd winner for Weir on Cup day

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 2:42pm

Jennifer Lynn has given trainer Darren Weir a race-to-race double on Melbourne Cup day at Flemington.  Read more »

Sisters from NZ take out Melb Cup fashion

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 2:28pm

Two sisters from New Zealand have taken out fashions on the field at Melbourne Cup day with designs from their mum.  Read more »

Darren Weir wins support race on Cup day

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 2:08pm

It might not have been the Melbourne Cup but trainer Darren Weir was happy to be in the winners enclosure at Flemington.  Read more »

Godolphin's Demonstrate wins at Flemington

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 1:51pm

Four-year-old Godolphin-owned gelding Demonstrate has justified his short price in a 1400m benchmark race at Flemington, sprinting home from last to win.  Read more »

Capitalist to miss Group 1 Darley Classic

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 1:49pm

Trainers Peter and Paul Snowden have told Racing Victoria stewards that Capitalist will not run in the Group One Darley Classic.  Read more »

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 »

Jim Crowley released from hospital

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 6:01am

Champion British jockey Jim Crowley has been released from hospital with fellow rider Freddie Tylicki in a stable condition after a four-horse fall.  Read more »

Thousands clamber to watch Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 1 November 2016, 3:31am

Lucky punters have celebrated Almandin's Melbourne Cup win by drinking from their shoes and hugging in the rain.  Read more »

Last words on Cup runners

Monday 31 October 2016, 6:43pm

The final say on the Melbourne Cup runners.  Read more »

Ben Hayes has good omens in first Cup tilt

Monday 31 October 2016, 6:40pm

Ben Hayes is hoping to continue a family tradition with his first Melbourne Cup runner Almoonqith, who he trains with his father David and cousin Tom Dabernig.  Read more »

Jameka supported for home town win

Monday 31 October 2016, 6:34pm

Jameka has been well backed ahead of her bid to repel the European raiders and add the Melbourne Cup to her Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Blake Shinn hoping for second Cup win

Monday 31 October 2016, 6:10pm

Jockey Blake Shinn already has one Melbourne Cup win to his name and will try to add another when he rides Sydney Cup winner Gallante at Flemington.  Read more »

Heartbreak City owner having a Cup craic

Monday 31 October 2016, 6:08pm

The connections of Heartbreak City are already enjoying the Melbourne Cup, even before the race is run.  Read more »

Prain and Peisah going strong after 35yrs

Monday 31 October 2016, 6:06pm

Bill Prain says Ritabel's build reminds him of one of the best two-year-olds he has ever trained ahead of her debut at Canterbury on Saturday.  Read more »

PM and premiers tip Melbourne Cup winner

Monday 31 October 2016, 5:46pm

High-profile Australians have turned their hand to trying to tip the winner of Tuesday's Melbourne Cup at Flemington.  Read more »

Kids 'should be counselled' on Cup betting

Monday 31 October 2016, 5:29pm

A public health expert is urging parents to use Melbourne Cup day as an opportunity to talk with their kids about the risks of gambling.  Read more »