Emirates Melbourne Cup News

Lead up races to the Melbourne Cup have been relatively standard for a long time, and trainers have developed "proven" lead up race patterns for their horses.

A written history of the internationalisation of the Melbourne Cup.

Photographs of recent Melbourne Cup winners.

The Record of Favourites in the Melbourne Cup.

Various Stats for the Melbourne Cup

Pride Of Jenni has landed a second Group 1 win during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

After a delayed start to her spring, Prowess is ready for a Group 1 contest at Flemington.

Three-time Group 1 winner to race in Yulong colours on Saturday

A look at some of the Oaks Day action at Flemington.

Which Horse Has The Distance In Their Legs?

A few of the biggest trainers in the Cup

In the last 45 years the Melbourne Cup has become a truly international event.

Some of the Facts and Figures from past Melbourne Cups

A look at some of the races on Champions Stakes Day at Flemington.

Star Kiwi mare completes undefeated campaign with Flemington Group 1 win.

Matthew Smith expects Buenos Noches to be on his best behaviour when he contests the Champions Sprint at Flemington.

James McDonald has taken out both the Derby and Oaks race for three-year-olds at the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Melbourne Cup - Original Handicapped Top Weight (Since Introduction of Metric weights)

Winners and Placegetters of the Previous Melbourne Cups.

Below is a list of recent international riders having ridden in the Melbourne Cup in recent times.

Statistics for Various Melbourne Cup Winners

Waller mare atones in Final Day feature.

What the beaten jockeys had to say from Flemington on Champions Day and Five Diamonds Day at Rosehill.

Mr Brightside will chase Group 1 honours in the Champions Mile at Flemington.

What the beaten brigade had to say after the feature event of day three of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.