Emirates Melbourne Cup News

Another Wil has scored an emotional win in The Damien Oliver at Flemington.

Sea King has been rehandicapped following his Bendigo Cup win while a further four horses have been withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup. 

Two years after setting up Home Affairs’ stud career, Coolmore hoping history repeats with Switzerland.

Champions Day at Flemington is likely to be the next time Via Sistina is seen having been withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup.

Trainer Chris Waller says connections are weighing up if Melbourne Cup favourite Via Sistina will race, but international Jan Brueghel has been ruled out.

Kerrin McEvoy made the trip to Werribee for his first sit aboard Melbourne Cup hope Absurde.

A total of 35 horses remains in contention for the Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Chris Waller-trained mare Via Sistina is the new Melbourne Cup favourite following a record-breaking performance in her Cox Plate victory.

The Finishing Order for the 2023 Melbourne Cup.

Interpretation has been given the all-clear to start in the Melbourne Cup.

Phillip Stokes expects Flemington and the rise to 1400m to suit I Am Velvet.

With less than a week remaining until the 2024 Melbourne Cup, UK analyst Tim Carroll previews every international runner and their chances in this year's edition.

Orchestral had her name up in lights during the autumn in Sydney, and on Saturday she will step out on the big stage at Flemington as a key hope in the A$1 million Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m).

The Flemington racecourse will be at its top for Melbourne Cup week with fine weather predicted.

First Settler will challenge for Group 1 honours in the Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington.

A missed start in The Everest is not expected to hinder the hopes of Traffic Warden in the Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington.

Vauban and Absurde have been given the tick of approval in their quest for the Melbourne Cup by their trainer Willie Mullins. 

Red Aces will chase Nick Ryan’s first Group 1 success after a long career in racing.

Sea King has strolled to an easy victory in the Bendigo Cup at his Australian debut.

Jamie Kah has a good book of Derby Day rides, highlighted by excellent chances in the three Group 1 races.

Unbeaten Aidan O’Brien colt scratched from Melbourne Cup after failing RV scan.

Star 3YO to bypass Derby in favour of Stakes Day option.

Accomplished jockey Rachel King can’t wait to be part of another Melbourne Cup.

Irish gallopers Absurde and Vauban have settled in well as they prepare for their second assault on the Melbourne Cup.