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Some memorable Melbourne Cups.

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

Sunday 30 October 2016, 2:01pm

Some of the history around the Melbourne Cup winners.  Read more »

Martin hoping for no heartbreak in Cup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday 29 October 2016, 3:02pm

How Lexus winners have fared in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »