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Lightweight Realm Of Flowers is expected to carry most public support to fend off the international challenge in the Melbourne Cup.

It's the race that stops the nation, but for Newcastle publicans - Melbourne Cup Day is thirsty work.

"The race that stops a nation" isn't stopping much as more Australians switch off and let Melbourne Cup Day pass by without a second thought.

A Lloyd Williams-owned favourite with Frankie Dettori aboard in a big race on the first Tuesday in November. It's a dream scenario for Newcastle trainer Kris Lees that in years gone by would suggest he's in the running for a first Melbourne Cup win. But while Lees' hopes of a…

Whether you are a once-a-year punter or a racing tragic, get yourself prepared for the big day with our guide to the Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Christopher Bell cemented himself into the NASCAR Cup playoffs with a last-gasp victory at Martinsville, as Ross Chastain's outrageous wall-ride put him into the final four at Denny Hamlin's expense.

Christopher Bell came up with a clutch victory for the second time in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs and will have the chance to compete for his first series championship.

After two years without crowds, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is back on track, with huge crowds expected and $1.6 billion in consumer spending

Without A Fight is rated the second-string overseas runner in the Melbourne Cup but Ed Crisford says the stayer is in prime condition to run well at Flemington.

Has Flemington’s ‘race that stops a nation’ lost its hold on our collective imagination?

Melbourne Cup favourite Deauville Legend will start from a middle barrier in the $8 million race at Flemington.