Jockey's brilliant one-liner preceded dominant Flemington win
Via Sistina and champion jockey James McDonald stormed to consecutive victories in the Champions Stakes on Saturday.
Spring Carnival
Melbourne Cup prize money hits record high with $10m purse
The 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup guarantees every runner a $100,000 payout while the winning connections claim a massive $4.5 million in cash.
From '50/50' to locked in: Cup fancy makes final call
Buckaroo has been confirmed for the Melbourne Cup after Chris Waller admitted he couldn't find a single reason to keep him out.
Trainer mystified after horse tests positive to meth
The spring carnival has been rocked by confirmation a race-winning horse has tested positive to methamphetamine, with the trainer at a loss.
'Tumbleweeds': TJ's spicy Everest claim
Tony Jones took up Melbourne's case with a letter to Sydney dismissing The Everest's effort to outshine the Spring Carnival.
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How a mistake created our most infamous dress
In the swinging decade that was the 60s, Jean Shrimpton was the ultimate head turner. So it proved one fateful Derby Day.
What you don't know about horse whips
The top three jockeys in the Melbourne Cup were penalised for excessive whipping of their horses. But they reckon there's something the public doesn't know.
Melbourne Cup form guide: find your winner
The Melbourne Cup field has been finalised - so which horse is worthy of your bet? Here's everything you need to know.
Cup standout tipped: 'Best run in 21 years'
Legendary racing expert Ken Callander has named his first four picks for the Melbourne Cup - with one absolutely outstanding contender.
Melbourne Cup parade: Thousands line streets
Thousands of racing fans have lined Swanston St, building excitement for The Race That Stops a Nation.