The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne Cup

GALLERY: All of the photos from Newcastle Gold Cup 2026

'Never really got out of second gear.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 17

Immortalised Payne sends message with Flemington statue

The Victoria Racing Club has unveiled a statue of Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne, which the racing trailblazer hopes will inspire the masses.

AAP · Mar 26

Three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva dies

Iconic Australian racehorse Makybe Diva, who won the Melbourne Cup three times, has died after a colic attack.

AAP · Feb 28

Is the Melbourne Cup losing its appeal? Here’s what the numbers reveal

The Melbourne Cup, a 3,200–metre race for horses more than three years old, has long been called “the race that stops the nation”.

The Conversation · Nov 3, 2025

Half Yours completes historic Cups double for Melham

Jamie Melham has won the 165th running of the Melbourne Cup aboard the Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained Half Yours in the $10 million race at Flemington.

AAP · Nov 3, 2025

Singing jockey Dolan keeps it simple in Cup spotlight

Robbie Dolan is out to grab a slice of history as the fourth jockey in the past century to win the Melbourne Cup on different horses in successive years.

AAP · Nov 3, 2025

Buckaroo 'class' leads Waller's five-strong Cup assault

Chris Waller has likened Buckaroo's Melbourne Cup preparation to that of 2021 winner Verry Elleegant as the master trainer eyes a second win in the great race.

AAP · Nov 3, 2025

UK trainers to rely on J-Mac magic with Meydaan

It's been 25 years since a Melbourne Cup winner jumped from one of the widest three gates, and that's the task super hoop James McDonald faces aboard Meydaan.

AAP · Nov 3, 2025

Local hero Half Yours carries weight of a nation

Jockey Jamie Melham's shot at history in the Melbourne Cup comes as local hope Half Yours and new favourite Al Riffa are set to enjoy soft ground at Flemington.

AAP · Nov 3, 2025

Dolan whips out secret weapon in Melbourne Cup defence

Top jockey Robbie Dolan believes Royal Supremacy is a genuine Melbourne Cup chance as the Irish expat eyes another slice of Flemington history.

AAP · Nov 1, 2025