The Latest Breaking News from Cup

Gold Trip - the horse with Hunter connections - claims the Melbourne Cup

Gold Trip has brushed aside an international challenge to win the Melbourne Cup, giving one of Australia's biggest stables a breakthrough in the race.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2022

Gold Trip wins 2022 Melbourne Cup as jockey Mark Zahra gains redemption

Gold Trip made light of inclement weather and an early-morning attempt to sabotage the track to win the 162nd running of the Melbourne Cup

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2022

Melbourne Cup Carnival 2022: The winners, the protests, the fashion and four seasons in one day

Thousands of punters headed to Flemington racecourse on Tuesday for the 162nd running of the Melbourne Cup.

The New Daily · Nov 1, 2022

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Melbourne Cup

The race that stops the nation is back, with no COVID restrictions hindering the event. Here's what you need to know about the Melbourne Cup.

The New Daily · Oct 31, 2022

Hunter owners say wetter the better for Melbourne Cup hope Gold Trip

IT'S not often you want rain on your parade, but for Newcastle's Tony Price and his fellow owners of Gold Trip, that's exactly what they are hoping for in the $8 million Melbourne Cup (3200 metres) on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2022

Cup pair in race morning vet inspections

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

AAP · Oct 31, 2022

Melbourne Cup Day proves thirsty work as publicans prepare around the clock

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

Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2022

Young Ppl Who Used To Watch The Melbourne Cup Told Us The *Many* Reasons Why They Switched Off

"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.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 31, 2022

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees leading Cup day dream team for inaugural Big Dance

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…

Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2022

Melbourne Cup 2022: What time and how to watch, Fashions on the Field, crowds, the favourites, prize money and more

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.

ABC News · Oct 31, 2022