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Some memorable Melbourne Cups.
Sydney
Sunday 30 October 2016, 2:03pm
Looking back at some memorable Melbourne Cups ahead of this year's race. Read more »
Some notable Melbourne Cup winners
Melbourne
Sunday 30 October 2016, 2:01pm
Some of the history around the Melbourne Cup winners. Read more »
Martin hoping for no heartbreak in Cup
Melbourne
Sunday 30 October 2016, 1:47pm
Irish trainer Tony Martin says Heartbreak City is in really good form heading into the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Punters swap the city for the outback
Sydney
Sunday 30 October 2016, 1:22pm
Thousands of racegoers will give up city cocktails and canapes and head to the outback to celebrate this year's Melbourne Cup day. Read more »
Cup win would be extra special for Hayes
Melbourne
Sunday 30 October 2016, 12:47pm
David Hayes says a UK training program may just bring out the best in imported stayer Almoonqith in the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Buick to ride Scottish in Emirates Stakes
Melbourne
Sunday 30 October 2016, 12:36pm
William Buick will come to Melbourne to ride the Charlie Appleby-trained Scottish in the $2 million Emirates Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Queenslanders to celebrate Cup in style
Brisbane
Sunday 30 October 2016, 12:24pm
A record 14 racetracks will have meetings in Queensland to celebrate Melbourne Cup day. Read more »
Hartnell still favourite for Melbourne Cup
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 7:31pm
Godolphin stayer Hartnell remains the favourite for the Melbourne Cup after drawing barrier 12. Read more »
Illustrious carnival win for Gelagotis
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 6:27pm
Illustrious Lad has provided trainer Peter Gelagotis and jockey Anthony Darmanin, with their first wins on Victoria Derby day. Read more »
Allknight Saint set for stakes assignment
Brisbane
Saturday 29 October 2016, 6:18pm
Veteran Allknight Saint will have a chance at stakes races during the winter after his good win at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Five for Godolphin in Melbourne Cup
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 6:09pm
Sheikh Mohammed's royal blue colours will be carried by five of the 24 runners in the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Tommy Berry suspended for Derby ride
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 6:00pm
Tommy Berry will begin a careless riding suspension from the Victoria Derby after he rides in the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Cummings family win big at Victoria Derby
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 5:45pm
James Cummings has continued a family tradition with his win in one of the world's oldest races. Read more »
Fourth generation Cummings takes Derby
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 5:42pm
James Cummings has become the fourth-generation trainer to win the $1.5 million Victoria Derby. Read more »
Country trainer Dunn claims Rosehill brace
Sydney
Saturday 29 October 2016, 5:00pm
Murwillumbah trainer Matthew Dunn has made a successful raid on Sydney's prize money by claiming a double at Rosehill. Read more »
Le Romain wins Group One Cantala Stakes
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 4:52pm
The Kris Lees-trained Le Romain has beaten McCreery to win the $1 million Cantala Stakes at Flemington to register the second Group One win of his career. Read more »
James Cummings carries on Derby tradition
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 4:11pm
James Cummings has become the fourth generation to put his name to the Victoria Derby trophy, with Prized Icon an impressive winner. Read more »
Jockey Mallyon looks to Payne for advice
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 4:05pm
Facing the biggest race of her career, jockey Katelyn Mallyon is hoping to get some advice from Melbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne. Read more »
I Am A Star gives trainer first G1 success
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 3:28pm
I Am A Star has become the first three-year-old succeed against the older mares in the Group One Myer Classic at Flemington. Read more »
How Lexus winners have fared in the Cup
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 3:02pm
How Lexus winners have fared in the Melbourne Cup. Read more »