The Latest Breaking News from Flemington

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

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023

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"

Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023

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

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2023

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.

ABC News · Oct 31, 2022

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.

AAP · Oct 31, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · 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

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.

AAP · Oct 30, 2022

Ambivalence towards horse racing leaves Melbourne Cup half full

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

The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2022

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.

AAP · Oct 29, 2022