Shattered trainer John O’Shea told owners he was “deeply sorry” after their horse was scratched on Cup eve,as connections questioned the decision.
Melbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne delivers her expert view on who will deliver the goods in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup field.
Racing experts and a host of celebrities have their say on who will win Tuesday’s great race.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chris Waller and Ciaron Maher will go head-to-head on Tuesday with a huge chunk of the Cup field between them.
Streamlined,structural looks attracted the most attention among the celebrity set in the Birdcage.
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.