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How Robbie Dolan celebrated Melbourne Cup success

Irish jockey Robbie Dolan has delivered another stunning performance alongside pop star Ronan Keating as he revelled in his Melbourne Cup success.

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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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Jockey Robbie Dolan goes from star turn on The Voice to live out Melbourne Cup dream

Irish-born Dolan better known for singing on the talent show than his horsecraft until riding Knight’s Choice to victory at Flemington

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Knight's Choice the right choice for Newcastle Melbourne Cup punters

Punters and fashionistas celebrated the races.

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'Carnival of cruelty': protests amid call to cancel Cup

Animal welfare advocates are calling for an end to horse racing, with the Greens labelling the Melbourne Cup a 'carnival of cruelty'.

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Your Annual Reminder That The Only Acceptable Melbourne Cup Activity Is The Kath & Kim Races Ep

Only fewls celebrate the murder of horses!

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Stunned silence at Flemington over Melbourne Cup winner

Socialite Nicky Hilton Rothschild and model Liz Hurley were among famous faces at Flemington, as the crowd was stunned by the Melbourne Cup winner.

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Melbourne Cup winning jockey Pat Hyland lists Nar Nar Goon North farm

The iconic estate has a price guide of $11 to $12 million.

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A Flemington favourite, Melbourne Cup aspirant and Big Dance trifecta

Local interest across interstate tracks amid Australia's iconic race.

Newcastle Herald

Police warning to Melbourne Cup revellers as temperatures soar

Police out in force on big day for racing and race-watching.

The Canberra Times

Dolan singing after huge Cup upset on Knight's Choice

Rank outsider Knight's Choice has won the Melbourne Cup in a photo finish from Warp Speed, with Okita Soushi third in the $8.5 million feature at Flemington.

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2024 Melbourne Cup tips: Predictions, best bets and odds for the race Down Under

Free Melbourne Cup betting tips ahead of Tuesday’s race at Fleminginton Racecourse

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Breakers bludgeon Melbourne in NBL blowout

The top-of-the-table NBL blockbuster on Melbourne Cup eve turned into a wake for United, embarrassed by the NZ Breakers by 34 points.

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Female jockeys, trainers on equal Cup footing

Almost a decade after Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, a record four women riders will contest Tuesday's edition.

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Melbourne Cup fancies Vauban, Buckaroo ready to fire

Irish raider Vauban is out for Melbourne Cup redemption as Chris Waller's Buckaroo headlines the locally trained contenders in the great race's 164th edition.

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How to watch Melbourne Cup 2024 — live stream racing online from anywhere

Hold your horses! It's time for one of the richest turf races in the world. Here's how to watch Melbourne Cup 2024 live streams — for FREE — no matter where you are.

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Melbourne Cup leading contenders at a glance

Some key facts and figures around the 164th edition of the Melbourne Cup, with leading trainers Chris Waller and Ciaron Maher featuring prominently.

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How are racehorses really treated in the ‘sport of kings’?

It’s the time of year when shiny horses and colourful clothing fill our screens – the Spring Racing Carnival, which includes high profile races like The Everest, Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate.

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Cummings' Cup plan on track in nod to Bart

James Cummings is following his legendary grandfather Bart's path to the Melbourne Cup with Zardozi and has been buoyed by the mare's lead-up form.

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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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Melbourne Cup favourite Buckaroo handed wide draw

Chris Waller-trained favourite Buckaroo has work to do in the Melbourne Cup after being handed a wide gate for the race that stops a nation.

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James Cummings leads Zardozi down Bart's path to Cup

Godolphin trainer James Cummings has advice from his legendary late grandfather Bart front of mind as he chases Melbourne Cup glory with Zardozi.

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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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Top-ranked Via Sistina ruled out of Melbourne Cup

Cox Plate winner Via Sistina has been ruled out of the Melbourne Cup by connections, six days out from the race that stops the nation.

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Decision still to be made on Cup favourite Via Sistina

Trainer Chris Waller says connections are weighing up if Melbourne Cup favourite Via Sistina will race, but international Jan Brueghel has been ruled out.

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