Horse racing

One of the $10 million race’s top hopes has been rubbed out, while all eyes remain on the Victorian handicapper.

The unnamed jockey was taken to hospital via a bizarre mode of transport to undergo treatment for his injuries.

The 2026 Melbourne Cup is shaping as a match race between two of the world’s top horse trainers.

Cosmic Crusader has won the Cox Plate, picking up a purse of $6m after a fight to the finish post.

Point Of Law has taken out the Geelong Cup to guarantee a Flemington start on the first Tuesday of November.

Reigning champion Half Yours looks set to withdraw from the order of entry after being involved in a fatal fall.

Zac Purton has hit back at critics and defended his ride on Ka Ying Rising after the short-priced favourite was beaten.

An outsider has won the Caulfield Cup, but has been overshadowed by a heavy fall involving the reigning Melbourne Cup champion.

Ka Ying Rising was the most-backed favourite in Everest history, but it fell just short in a thrilling finish.

Peter V’landys is known best for his work in the NRL, but this weekend is the 10th year of his greatest creation.