How Succession should have ended:Hayes dynasty proves what’s possible when a family gets it right
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How Succession should have ended:Hayes dynasty proves what’s possible when a family gets it right

Passing a business empire down through the generations can be tricky business. So far,the Hayes family is getting it right.

  • byDanny Russell

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Three big guns that will win on Champions day:Flemington’s best bets

Three big guns that will win on Champions day:Flemington’s best bets

It is the fourth and final day of Melbourne Cup week,and three of the best horses in the country are expected to come up trumps in the three group 1s.

  • byDanny Russell
Brotherly love in short supply when Rachel Griffiths breaks her arm

Brotherly love in short supply when Rachel Griffiths breaks her arm

Even with her arm in a cast,the actor and producer was able to observe the black-and-white dress code at Derby Day.

  • byStephen Brook,Cara Waters andKishor Napier-Raman
‘I can’t explain it’:Connections request meeting with stewards after horse scratched from Cup
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‘I can’t explain it’:Connections request meeting with stewards after horse scratched from Cup

Shattered trainer John O’Shea told owners he was “deeply sorry” after their horse was scratched on Cup eve,as connections questioned the decision.

  • byDanny Russell
The Irish are coming:Michelle Payne’s guide to every horse in the Melbourne Cup

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.

  • byDanny Russell
Derby Day as it happened:Kah’s day of blood,sweat and tears;Melbourne Cup field finalised

Derby Day as it happened:Kah’s day of blood,sweat and tears;Melbourne Cup field finalised

It’s warm and a tad gusty at Flemington as the Melbourne Cup carnival kicks into gear on Derby Day. Follow along for all the fashion,colour and the latest news surrounding the countdown to Tuesday’s big race.

  • byRoy Ward andScott Spits
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‘It was meant to be’:Jamie Kah rides the emotions on the way to Derby victory

‘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.

  • byPeter Ryan andAndrew Wu
Training giants dominate with nine Melbourne Cup runners

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.

  • byDanny Russell,Andrew Wu andPeter Ryan
These horses will win the big races on Derby day

These horses will win the big races on Derby day

Chris Waller is shooting for his sixth victory in the Coolmore sprint at Flemington on Saturday,while our form analysts find you the winners and dissect the big races.

  • byDanny Russell andTim Habel
The Victoria’s Secret model bringing luxury back to the races

The Victoria’s Secret model bringing luxury back to the races

Melbourne-born model and actor Abbey Lee is bringing international fashion back to the spring carnival.

  • byDamien Woolnough
With the Melbourne Cup field down to 28,another horse awaits clearance to run

With the Melbourne Cup field down to 28,another horse awaits clearance to run

Two more Melbourne Cup entrants must pass tests to be cleared to run on Tuesday. It comes after the Cup field was cut to 28 on Thursday on vet advice.

  • byDanny Russell andAndrew Wu