The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne Cup

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.

AAP · Oct 30, 2024

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.

AAP · Oct 28, 2024

Via Sistina shoots to Melbourne Cup favouritism

Chris Waller-trained mare Via Sistina is the new Melbourne Cup favourite following a record-breaking performance in her Cox Plate victory.

AAP · Oct 26, 2024

Mark Zahra wins second successive Melbourne Cup after switch to Without A Fight

First win in the prestigious race for father-and-son trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2023

Melbourne Cup in Canberra 'a bit quiet' this year

The biggest post-COVID crowd was still a surprise to some.

The Canberra Times · Nov 7, 2023

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

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2023

Afternoon Update: interest rates hit 12-year high; pro-Palestine protest at Melbourne Cup; and 18th-century love letters

Reserve Bank lifts cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35%

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2023

Without A Fight wins 2023 Melbourne Cup as jockey Mark Zahra goes back-to-back

Anthony and Sam Freedman’s completed a rare Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double as Soulcombe finished second and Sheraz third

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2023

Giddy up: all of the photos from Melbourne Cup day celebrations

Venues across Newcastle are hosting festivities.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 7, 2023

Melbourne Cup live stream 2023: how to watch for FREE online from anywhere – runners and riders, race time

Here's how to watch a 2023 Melbourne Cup live stream from anywhere, with Willie Mullins-trained Vauban and Absurde headlining the $8 million handicap at Flemington Racecourse.

TechRadar · Nov 6, 2023