Advertisement

Mark Zahra

Damien Oliver is hugged by a representative of Alenquer before Race 7, the Lexus Melbourne Cup, during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. — 33

Horse racing

Oliver's surprising revelation on final Cup day

The 2023 Melbourne Cup was champion jockey Damien Oliver's last, but he revealed how close he came to not making it there at all.

8:27am Nov 7, 2023

Elyse Zahra, wife of jockey Mark Zahra, and Claire, sister of Mark, are seen after Without A Fight won the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse.

Horse racing

RECAP: Zahra's sister's epic reaction to 'real pest' winning Cup

Mark Zahra's older sister missed his triumph on Gold Trip in last year's Melbourne Cup. It was a mistake she vowed never to repeat again.

6:26am Nov 7, 2023

Mark Zahra puts up two fingers to signify his second Melbourne Cup win after crossing the finish line on Without A Fight.

Horse racing

Jockey regrets 'moron' celebration after winning Cup

Mark Zahra took out the Melbourne Cup for the second year running after a brilliant ride on Without A Fight but had an instant regret.

5:24am Nov 7, 2023

Mark Zahra celebrates after taking out the 2023 Caulfield Cup atop of Without A Fight

Horse racing

Jockeys given stern whip warnings as huge fines await

Racing Victoria stewards are expected to be extremely vigilant during the Melbourne Cup run with all 23 jockeys set to receive a warning.

8:10pm Nov 6, 2023

Mark Zahra riding #1 Gold Trip wins race seven, the Lexus Melbourne Cup during 2022 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Horse racing

Melbourne Cup winner banned over horror fall

Melbourne Cup winning jockey Mark Zahra has been handed a suspension over a fall that hospitalised a fellow rider.

5:42am Mar 27, 2023