SOME STATISTICS ABOUT THE MELBOURNE CUP: * First run in 1861 under the banner of the Victorian Turf Club and won by the Etienne de Mestre-trained Archer who beat the …

Trainer Mike Moroney has thrown his support behind two young jockeys as he chases a second Melbourne Cup. Patrick Moloney and Jordan Childs, who are on Vengeur Masque and Sound Check …

Leviathan owner Lloyd Williams’ chances to extend his record of Melbourne Cup winners to seven have taken a hit with his Irish-trained horse drawing barrier 23, the second widest gate. …

The margin might have been slender but sectional times confirm the merit of Femme Fireball’s win at Doomben. Starting the $1.70 favourite, Femme Fireball had only a short neck to …

Ben Melham will miss two prized rides on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival after being suspended for breaching the whip rules in the Victoria Derby on runner-up …

James Cummings has become a third generation-winning trainer of the Linlithgow Stakes after Osborne Bulls won the Group Two race on the opening day of the Melbourne Cup carnival at …

Youngster Time To Reign has further fuelled his connections’ Golden Slipper 2019 hopes with his win at Rosehill while old-timer Red Excitement has shown he is not finished yet. A …

James Cummings has Group One aspirations for Ranier after the Godolphin-owned colt landed a second stakes victory at Flemington. After breaking his maiden status at Caulfield, Ranier returned to Flemington …

Aristia has broken through for her first win in the Wakeful Stakes at Flemington to stamp herself as a leading VRC Oaks contender. The Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra-trained filly …

English stayer A Prince Of Arran has won his way into the 2018 Melbourne Cup with a stirring victory in the Lexus Stakes at Flemington. His trainer Charlie Fellowes would …

Find out what the jockeys made of their horses’ runs in the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington. John Allen (Extra Brut) 1st : “It’s unbelievable, really. I’ve come …

What happens when you combine an Irish jockey who couldn’t get a ride back home, a Hong Kong billionaire, a big group of everyday Aussies and the country’s most prolific …

Victorian race day officials are threatening to take industrial action that could lead to races being delayed or cancelled, although the Melbourne Cup will not be affected. Australian Workers Union …

Darren Weir’s first Victoria Derby runner has come up trumps with Extra Brut winning the blue riband in a superior display of stamina with favourite Thinkin’ Big unplaced and out …

Shillelagh has returned to Flemington to claim a second Group One race on the opening day of the Melbourne Cup four-day carnival. The Chris Waller-trained mare won the Kennedy Mile …

Japanese horse Sole Impact has missed a start in the Melbourne Cup after his failure in the Lexus Stakes at Flemington. A full field of 24 has been declared for …

Irish-trained Melbourne Cup 2018 favourite Yucatan has drawn a wide barrier for Australia’s greatest race. A clear-cut pick since making an impressive Australian debut at Caulfield last month, Yucatan will …

Christmas for punters and true racing fans is upon us with Victoria Derby day set to kick off the Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington. We take a look at the …