Melbourne Cup
Everything you need for the race that stops the nation. Find Melbourne Cup news, race previews, betting tips, form analysis, barrier draw updates, market movers, spring carnival features and expert selections from Betsy's team of racing analysts as they count down to Australia's greatest staying race.
Meet the internationals: Racelab rates the Cup contenders chasing Australia’s riches
Who can conquer Australia's biggest staying races? Racelab's Matt Collum assesses 14 international raiders, identifying his leading Cup hopes, potential...
‘Plane ticket, no ride’: Purton hunting Melbourne Cup mount
He’s booked the flight but there’s one fairly important thing missing. Zac Purton is coming to Melbourne chasing the trophy...
Thirteen internationals among 71 left chasing Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup dream remains alive for 71 horses following first acceptances being taken. Of the 71 horses remaining, 13 are international acceptances...
Back where it all changed: Knight’s Choice returns to Flemington
It's not by design that Knight's Choice has not been back to Flemington in almost two years, but he will make his...
Melbourne Cup weights: Defending champion Half Yours handed 59kg topweight
Reigning champion Half Yours has been handed 59kg for his Melbourne Cup defence, a weight no horse has carried to...
Seven internationals enter quarantine as Cups picture takes shape
Some clarity around which internationals might take part in this year's Spring Carnival features in Melbourne was provided late on...
‘They can dare to dream’: Shockletz wins golden ticket into Melbourne Cup
A plan 12 months in the making has come to fruition with Shockletz winning her way into the Melbourne Cup. A daughter of...
Nearco Frod chases fifth straight win and Melbourne Cup ticket
Imported stayer Nearco Frod will be shooting for a fifth straight win and a Melbourne Cup berth when he lines...
Half Yours begins Melbourne Cup defence in Makybe Diva
Melbourne Cup winner Half Yours will kick off his title defence in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. The Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained...
Melbourne Cup international assault grows despite nominations drop
The Victoria Racing Club has received 101 nominations for the 166th running of the Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 3....
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