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J-Mac continues hot Flemington form on Cup day

Red-hot jockey James McDonald was left without a ride in the $8.5 million feature but didn't leave Flemington empty handed on Melbourne Cup day.

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Mullins eyes Irish success in Melbourne Cup

Willie Mullins has brought Vauban and Absurde back for shots at Melbourne Cup glory after both missed out last year under the Flemington sun.

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Dee sets sights on unpredictable Victoria Derby

Michael Dee chases his second Victoria Derby win aboard Kingofwallstreet as Flemington's Melbourne Cup carnival kicks off with a bang on Saturday.

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International Raiders Handed a Melbourne Cup Boost by the Handicapper

Defending champion Without A Fight has been assigned topweight of 58.5kg for the 2024 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington Racecourse in November.

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Four arrested and pepper spray used as pro-Palestine protest blocks road to Melbourne Cup course

Victoria police say about 100 activists gathered at intersection outside Flemington racecourse

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Damien Oliver denied fairytale Melbourne Cup send-off

Retiring great Damien Oliver missed out on the Melbourne Cup but claimed a consolation prize when he steered Wiggum to victory in the Schweppervescence Plate.

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Yeomans out to upstage big-name trainers on Derby Day

Lucy Yeomans heads to Flemington with a pair of Group 1 chances, including Victoria Derby hope Roguery, in her first season as co-trainer with Lloyd Kennewell.

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Derby favourite Riff Rocket to lap up pressure: Waller

Master trainer Chris Waller is confident favourite Riff Rocket will bounce back in Saturday's $2 million Victoria Derby after a surprise last-start defeat.

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Flemington racecourse flood wall ‘served its purpose’, Victoria Racing Club boss tells inquiry

Report into Maribyrnong floods says it is still unclear if construction of wall contributed to damage of residents’ homes

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History maker Michelle Payne announces plans to retire as a jockey next year

Michelle Payne, 37, made history in 2015 when she steered 100-1 chance Prince Of Penzance to victory at Flemington when she famously told those who had doubted her to "get stuffed"

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Flemington racecourse flood wall the focus as Coalition and Greens unite to force inquiry

Opposition set to move for an investigation into how prepared Victoria was for last year’s flooding crisis

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Razeta rises to challenge for Newcastle trainer Kris Lees at Flemington

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees had prominent owner-breeder Bob Hannon to thank after Razeta scorched to an impressive win in the listed Desirable Stakes on VRC Oaks day at Flemington on Thursday.

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Gold Trip wins horse racing's Melbourne Cup as favourite fourth

Melbourne (AFP) - Top weight Gold Trip, ridden by Mark Zahra, won the Aus$8 million (US$5 million) Melbourne Cup on Tuesday as full crowds returned to Flemington for the "race that stops a nation".

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A Melbourne Cup Protestor Slooshed 1000L Of Weird Oily Liquid Onto Flemington Racecourse

Racing Victoria said the track was still safe to race on.

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Gold Trip claims the 2022 Melbourne Cup

Gold Trip has won the Melbourne Cup, beating Emissary and High Emocean in the $8 million race at Flemington.

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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.

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Melbourne Cup updates: Gold Trip gives trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace first Cup victory — as it happened

Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace get their first Melbourne Cup victory, with Mark Zahra riding Gold Trip home at Flemington.

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Lunar Flare scratched from Melbourne Cup

Lunar Flare has failed a Melbourne Cup morning veterinary inspection and has been scratched from the $8 million race at Flemington.

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Morning Mail: voters want power bill help, Kohli in hotel security breach, a taxing question for Plibersek

In today’s newsletter: a survey finds more than two-thirds of respondents want the government to intervene in energy market; Tanya Plibersek says she’d ditch tax cuts; and a flood rescue support package will be announced

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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.

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Cup runner won't go down Without A Fight

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.

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Ambivalence towards horse racing leaves Melbourne Cup half full

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

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Deauville Legend draws 'spot on' Cup gate

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

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Manzoice wins Vic Derby for Waller, Dee

Manzoice has given champion trainer Chris Waller a second Victoria Derby triumph with the colt producing a barnstorming finish to win at Flemington.

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Daniel Andrews dismisses concerns over independence of review into Flemington racetrack flood wall

Melbourne Water chair John Thwaites, who was water minister when the wall was approved, will excuse himself from the review

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