Lexus Stakes

Damien Oliver has kicked off the final Derby Day of his career in style after wins in both the Lexus Archer Stakes and the Furphy Sprint.

The Melbourne Cup field has been finalised - so which horse is worthy of your bet? Here's everything you need to know.

The Lexus Stakes was marred by a controversial moment that saw an outage to the photo-finish camera which caused delays.

The Victoria Racing Club expects to increase prize money for the Melbourne Cup and has signed a new principal sponsor.

Cismontane has taken the last guaranteed spot in the Melbourne Cup for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott by winning the Lexus Stakes on Derby Day.

English trainer Charlie Appleby will have two Melbourne Cup runners, with Oceanographer to join Qewy after his win in the Lexus Stakes.