The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne Cup

Hunter connections taking record shot at Melbourne Cup glory

'It's amazing, a quarter of the field with some Hunter connection.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 6, 2023

Mullins eyes more Irish Melbourne Cup success

Willie Mullins has a strong Melbourne Cup hand with favourite Vauban and well-backed stablemate Absurde in the running to win the $8 million feature.

AAP · Nov 6, 2023

Oliver's Cup mount Alenquer faces late inspection

Mike Moroney-trained Alenquer faces a final veterinary inspection on Tuesday as Damien Oliver waits to learn if he will get one last Melbourne Cup ride.

AAP · Nov 6, 2023

Your 5-Minute Explainer On #NupToTheCup & Why People Are Saying No To Horse Racing

There have been seven horse deaths during and in the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup over the last 10 years. Six of them saw the horses euthanised on the track.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 3, 2023

Vic road toll edges 2022 total with two months left

Victoria's road toll is on the brink of surpassing the 2022 total as police promise to step up roadside monitoring during the Melbourne Cup long weekend.

AAP · Nov 2, 2023

Corks pop as exclusive Birdcage awaits sellout crowds

Entry costs almost $500 per person but that hasn't stopped the ritzy Birdcage enclosure from selling out for every day of the Melbourne Cup carnival.

AAP · Nov 1, 2023

Mark Zahra makes peace with massive Melbourne Cup call

Mark Zahra has come to terms with his tough decision to partner Without A Fight instead of trying to repeat 2022's Melbourne Cup success with Gold Trip.

AAP · Nov 1, 2023

Think the RBA will lift rates on Melbourne Cup day? Don't bet your house on it

Each of Australia’s big four banks is now predicting a rate rise in six days’ time on Melbourne Cup Tuesday. It would add another A$77 to the monthly cost of servicing a $500,000 mortgage and be enough to take the total extra monthly impost since rates began climbing to more…

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2023

Jockey great Oliver ready for Melbourne Cup finale

Damien Oliver is hoping a final fling aboard European import Alenquer will help him secure a fourth Melbourne Cup victory before his retirement.

AAP · Oct 30, 2023

Zahra picks Without A Fight for Melbourne Cup

Mark Zahra will not ride last year's winner Gold Trip in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington next month, instead opting to partner Without A Fight.

AAP · Oct 28, 2023