The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup history beckons for McEvoy

Kerrin McEvoy will have a record-equalling fourth Melbourne Cup win in his sights when he rides UK stayer Deauville Legend in the $8 million race.

AAP · Oct 31, 2022

Talking Horses: Flightline poised for all-time great status at Breeders’ Cup

America’s multi-million dollar meeting will overshadow the Melbourne Cup and the jumps racing at Aintree this week

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022

Interest in Melbourne Cup slips with more than half of Australians uninterested, poll suggests

Nearly half of those surveyed (45%) believe it promotes ‘unhealthy’ gambling and a third (34%) say it normalises animal cruelty

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

Melbourne Cup day expected to be interrupted by rain, and possible thunderstorm and hail

Revellers heading to Flemington Racecourse for the race that stops the nation are in for a wet one.

ABC News · Oct 30, 2022

British raider Deauville Legend the hot favourite for 2022 Melbourne Cup

James Ferguson's stable star is believed to be the shortest priced UK runner in the history of the "race that stops the nation" as he bids to win one of the world's biggest sporting events

Daily Mirror · Oct 30, 2022

‘Glorious’: Everything you need to know about the 2022 Melbourne Cup Carnival

After two years without crowds, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is back on track, with huge crowds expected and $1.6 billion in consumer spending

The New Daily · Oct 30, 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