McDonald, the world’s best jockey, has remarkably only ridden in the Cup once since he piloted the late Verry Elleegant to victory in 2021. A shortage of international participation post-pandemic and ...

NAMED after the late racing identity Rob Gaylard, Spirit Of Gaylard resumed from a spell with an impressive win at Bendigo before losing no admirers last start when finishing just out of the placings ...

His comments came as viewing figures show that Sydney has become the spring carnival racing champion with more viewers tuning in to The Golden Eagle at Rosehill in NSW rather than Derby Day in ...

The Melbourne Cup began in 1861 and has since become Australia's most iconic horse race. Over the years, it has produced incredible moments and records. Here's a look at some of the key facts, stats, ...

Form expert Ray Thomas reveals all the facts and figures you need to know ahead of Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup … and why he ...

Victoria’s Racing Minister has hit out at critics of the Melbourne Cup and accused people who protest the race of having ulterior motives. Verry Elleegant won the race that stops the nation on Tuesday ...

Whether you’re flicking on the TV, tuning into the radio or watching on your mobile phone, you don’t want to be late to the Melbourne Cup party on Tuesday November 2.

This year, Melbourne pubs and hotels are offering some amazing deals to get you out of your house. If the pub isn’t your thing but you still want to catch the race, Federation Square will be ...

Australians have wagered a staggering $382.5m on Melbourne Cup Day, with the main race alone drawing $247.4m in bets to smash all previous records. Melbourne Cup popularity has surged with a record ...

The owner of Melbourne Cup favourite Incentivise has confirmed the runner-up suffered a post-race injury, and has been sent for scans. Incentivise was the red-hot favourite heading into the main event ...