Flemington

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

Via Sistina and champion jockey James McDonald stormed to consecutive victories in the Champions Stakes on Saturday.

Jockey Jye McNeil launched protests against the winner and runner-up in race seven of Crown Oaks Day but his appeals fell flat.

While Tuesday was a kaleidoscope of colour, today is all about pastels and florals.

This run has ensured Getta Good Feeling will start the Oaks a heavy favourite. But an expert thinks some long-odds roughies could surprise.

James McDonald was the toast of Flemington and rode a record 11 winners in Cup week. This is how much money he made.

Star jockey James McDonald notched up win seven for the Melbourne Cup Carnival late on Oaks Day. A likely record looms large on Saturday.

Welcome to Wide World Of Sports' LIVE coverage of the 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup, with a bumper day of racing from Flemington.

Irish eyes were smiling at Flemington on Tuesday, with a stunning Melbourne Cup boilover leading to this embrace between the jockey and a pop star.

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Robbie Dolan had already proven he is a man of many talents before bolting to an upset victory on an outsider.