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The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne Cup

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

The Independent UK

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

Tom’s Guide

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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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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.

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International Raiders Handed a Melbourne Cup Boost by the Handicapper

Defending champion Without A Fight has been assigned topweight of 58.5kg for the 2024 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington Racecourse in November.

Newcastle Herald

Melbourne Cup day offers a fitting alternative date for Australia Day

I know what you're thinking, but hear me out.

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Fatal blow followed alcohol-fuelled 'ego-measuring'

Two men have been jailed over the death of a 37-year-old man who was king hit in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley on Melbourne Cup day three years ago.

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Understated Freedman adds to Melbourne Cup legacy

Father-and-son co-trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman didn't get too carried away after Without A Fight secured a ninth Melbourne Cup triumph for the family.

Evening Standard

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

The Canberra Times

Melbourne Cup in Canberra 'a bit quiet' this year

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

The Guardian - AU

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

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

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

Newcastle Herald

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

Venues across Newcastle are hosting festivities.

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