Melbourne Cup contender Absurde is “a little bit stiff” according to his trainer Willie Mullins. Racing Victoria said on Thursday...

Three runners in the expected final field for the Melbourne Cup have yet to pass their final vet inspections. Absurde,...

Protocols vs prestige: Francesca Cumani weighs in on the Cup’s international standing and whether UK trainers are losing interest.

Master trainer Aidan O'Brien confirmed overnight that his star 3-year-old Scandinavia aborted his trip to Australia after failing his compulsory...

It was just a fortnight ago that Craig Williams had the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup favourite. But Racing Victoria...

Gai Waterhouse delivers passionate defence of the Victoria Derby distance and tradition at Flemington, while backing quirky Vauban for Cup...

Mark Zahra loves the big stage. That includes two Melbourne Cups among his 35 Group 1 victories. But you won’t...

Cox Plate runner-up Buckaroo could be set for another crack at the Melbourne Cup. Trainer Chris Waller said on Monday...

Just 40 horses remain in the hunt for next week’s $10 million Melbourne Cup following Monday’s third declaration deadline. Wednesday’s...

Staff at the Victorian Racing Club are set to take industrial action just days out from the start of the...