Derby Day

Switzerland skyrocketed in value from $1.5 million to about $15 million in its Coolmore Studs Stakes victory, an expert has estimated.

There were extreme highs and horror lows for Jamie Kah on the first day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Here's how Derby Day played out.

Jamie Kah won the biggest race of the day but was then slapped with a hefty suspension for a "careless" ride that will sideline her.

Jamie Kah was struck by her horse Hurry Curry in the gates, resulting in a race scratching. It didn't stop her.

An upset is being tipped in the Penfolds Victoria Derby on Saturday, with one query lingering over the race favourite.

Manzoice pulled off a massive upset in a come-from-behind triumph in the Victoria Derby at Flemington Racecourse.

A farcical barrier draw for the $1 million Empire Rose Stakes has drawn a complaint from a trainer due to a missing ball.

The AFL is flirting with the prospect of having the grand final fall on a Sunday right in between the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

New Zealander Melody Belle has won the Empire Rose Stakes, the principal race for fillies and mares at Flemington.

In the swinging decade that was the 60s, Jean Shrimpton was the ultimate head turner. So it proved one fateful Derby Day.