‘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

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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
Who the experts are tipping in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup

Who the experts are tipping in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup

Racing experts and a host of celebrities have their say on who will win Tuesday’s great race.

  • byDanny Russell andPeter Ryan
Melbourne Cup countdown

Melbourne Cup countdown

Ahead of the running of the Melbourne Cup,on the first Tuesday in November,get the latest news,read expert analysis and download our sweep.

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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
The Melbourne Cup icon who’s never been to Flemington

The Melbourne Cup icon who’s never been to Flemington

Meet the horse named in honour of a Cuban heavyweight boxing champion. He’s never been to Flemington but his impact on Melbourne’s great turf event in recent years has been profound.

  • byRob Harris
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Pick your winners with our Melbourne Cup sweep

Pick your winners with our Melbourne Cup sweep

The Melbourne Cup is almost upon us,and this is the easiest and best way to organise your home,party or office sweep. Enter the player names,get your picks and watch the race. Easy.

‘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
No-frills chic:Derby Day fashions deliver power points

No-frills chic:Derby Day fashions deliver power points

Streamlined,structural looks attracted the most attention among the celebrity set in the Birdcage.

  • byDamien Woolnough andMelissa Singer
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