Michelle Payne

Melbourne Cup icon Michelle Payne has been immortalised with a bronze statue at Flemington racecourse.

Ten years on from becoming the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, Michelle Payne broke down in tears as history repeated itself.

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There is an overwhelming sense of pride for Michelle Payne this week as she celebrates the 10-year anniversary of her iconic victory.

For the majority of the Melbourne Cup, Knight's Choice sat behind the leading pack. The winning jockey has explained it was part of the plan.

The Melbourne Cup winner has run the rule over every horse in the race, tipping a star jockey to face a "tough time" aboard a Chris Waller hope.

Some of the biggest names in sport and entertainment will be on deck for this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival as it moves to Nine.

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.

Soulcombe hammered home to finish second in the Melbourne Cup. But it was a repeat of its biggest failing at the start that raised questions.

It's the biggest day on the Australian racing calendar and the one time where most of the population puts on a tip. So who will win?