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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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
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.

Derby Day Flemington 2024
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Derby Day Flemington 2024

Derby Day Flemington 2024

‘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
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‘She’s just an amazing horse’:Bella Nipotina has Winx in her sights

‘She’s just an amazing horse’:Bella Nipotina has Winx in her sights

Mighty mare Winx sits on top of Australian racing prizemoney with a whopping $26,451,1785,a monster total that never looked like getting mowed down – until now.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
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
Tragedy,scrutiny,a six-day coma:How Aussie star Jamie Kah got back on the horse

Tragedy,scrutiny,a six-day coma:How Aussie star Jamie Kah got back on the horse

The world’s top-ranked female jockey has won more group 1 races than any other Australian woman – a record she’s determined to keep.

  • byMelissa Fyfe
‘I nearly vomited’:The moment Glen Boss realised he’d left his three Melbourne Cups in a taxi

‘I nearly vomited’:The moment Glen Boss realised he’d left his three Melbourne Cups in a taxi

In Sydney for The Everest last month,a champion jockey left the precious trophies in the back of a cab – sparking a desperate search that finally tracked them down in Parramatta.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
‘He seems to get inside their minds’:The uncanny ability that sets racing’s ‘Dr Dolittle’ apart

‘He seems to get inside their minds’:The uncanny ability that sets racing’s ‘Dr Dolittle’ apart

Before Saturday’s Golden Eagle,watch how Brazilian jockey Joao Moreira whispers in his horse’s ear. It demonstrates why he is among the best in the world.

  • byChristian Nicolussi