Jockey slams 'flat horse' Cup favourite
Few jockeys were more filthy with their ride in the 2017 Melbourne Cup than Frankie Dettori on equal favourite, Almandin.
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McEvoy to draw on history for Red Cardinal
Red Cardinal might be jumping from barrier 23 for the Melbourne Cup, but jockey Kerrin McEvoy knows how to win from there after piloting Brew home in 2000.
Dettori picks up plum Cup ride
Controversial Italian jockey Frankie Dettori hopes he can finally win the Melbourne Cup, and knows Almandin has the pedigree to win the race for a second time.
Record owner refuses to reveal cost of success
Lloyd Williams, the owner who has won the most Melbourne Cups, says the internationalisation of Australia's most famous race will continue.
Williams returns to claim 'emoitional' record
Lloyd Williams has become the most successful winning owner of the Melbourne Cup with Almandin giving him his fifth.
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Payne still a part of Cup winner's circle
Despite not having a ride in this year's Melbourne Cup, Michelle Payne still has cause for celebration after brother-in-law Kerrin McEvoy won the race on Almandin.