The Latest Breaking News from the Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup: why brands are quietly distancing themselves from the ‘race that stops the nation’

Experts point to social and animal harms and the cost-of-living crisis – and say for younger generations, the cup is ‘just not cool anymore’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 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

Crown casino workers set to strike before Melbourne Cup

Work stoppages are planned by Crown casino workers ahead of the Melbourne Cup following months of negotiations for better pay and conditions.

AAP · Nov 1, 2023

Frankie Dettori delays retirement date to seek first Melbourne Cup success

Frankie Dettori, who retires at the end of the season, had already committed to riding at the Breeders' Cup in the US but will now fly to Australia afterwards to ride at the Melbourne Cup Carnival

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

Royal Ascot 2023: History maker Michelle Payne joins ITV Racing line-up

Australian Michelle Payne, the first and only jockey to win her nations's biggest race, the Melbourne Cup, will be part of the ITV Racing team broadcasting at Royal Ascot

Irish Mirror · Jun 19, 2023

2023 Melbourne Cup tour is headed for the Hunter

The Melbourne Cup is on November 7.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 6, 2023

Jockey Michelle Payne couldn't walk and vomited "all day, every day" after concussion

Michelle Payne, the only female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, opened up about her health battles and her experience following several concussions

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023