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Lisa Glasby came all the way from Tweed Heads in far northern NSW to watch the Melbourne Cup. She was one of the thousands who lined the city streets for …

Like a couple of old stock horses, the heroes of the 2011 Melbourne Cup are positioned to control the herd on Tuesday. Dunaden, the narrowest Cup winner ever, and Red …

One of the most open Melbourne Cups in recent years has sparked a dramatic increase in punters placing each-way bets, where a horse is backed to both win and finish …

In what looks to be one of the most even Melbourne Cup’s in some time, where exactly does that leave the once a year punters who aren’t too sure what …

The Melbourne Cup truly is “the race that stops a nation”, as 24 of the world’s best horses battle it out over 3200 metres at Flemington Racecourse. While there are …

The Melbourne Cup is more than just a horse race, with this special event surrounded by a rich and vibrant culture. Off-the-track attractions include ‘Fashions On The Field” and a …

Apprehension has turned to excitement for young English trainer Ed Walker following the decision to start Ruscello in the Melbourne Cup. After initial hesitation about progressing to Tuesday’s $6.2 million …

Caulfield Cup runner-up Dandino has firmed from $13 in $11 third favouritism at Sportingbet for Tuesday’s Melboune Cup after attracting a large number of significant wagers. $300 MELBOURNE CUP FREE …

There are lots of statistics surrounding the Melbourne Cup, which is the most popular and well analysed horse race in Australia by far. Run over 3200 metres and worth a …

The odds of owner Lloyd Williams winning his 5th Melbourne Cup on Tuesday are shortening. Sportingbet is offering odds of $4.45 (in from $4.60) that Williams will win the Cup …

Lloyd Williams has the weight of numbers in his bid for a fifth Melbourne Cup, but Gai Waterhouse has the weight of punters’ opinion as she looks for a first. …

Irish jockey Jamie Spencer pulled off a classic piece of horsemanship at his first Australian ride at Flemington on Saturday. He now needs to produce a minor miracle if he’s …

With only 24 horses allowed to race in the Melbourne Cup each year, there is always a lot of competition to make it into the field. The race directors have …

The Melbourne Cup is more than just a horse race, with this special event surrounded by a rich and vibrant culture. Off-the-track attractions include ‘Fashions On The Field” and a …

The 153rd Melbourne Cup Carnival takes place this Tuesday, November the 5th, 2013. “The race that stops a nation” seems to get bigger and bigger each year, with this one …

The Melbourne Cup field is set and ready to go, with a number of horses affected by the barrier draw. Fiorente drew well at five, with last year’s runner-up looking …

The Melbourne Cup field is set and ready to go, with a number of horses affected by the barrier draw. Fiorente drew well at five, with last year’s runner-up looking …

Tuesday will see the running of the richest and most viewed race in Australia each year that being the Melbourne Cup worth over six million dollars and known for the …