The 2025 Melbourne Cup has arrived and all eyes will be on Flemington as 24 of the world's premier stayers compete for one of thoroughbred racing's most coveted prizes. A truly global race, formlines ...

Melbourne Cup form guide and tips Dislikes: Followed up the Goodwood win with a shocker in the Lonsdale Cup where he was thrashed by Max Dynamite. Has never raced at Group 1 level. Is a ‘rocks or ...

Beaten favourite when he ran third to Almandin in last year’s Cup, the James Cummings trained gelding is back for another attempt. Likes: Consistent performer at this level with 7 wins and 10 places ...

SIMON O'DONNELL is a racing commentator, the founder of Wingara Thoroughbreds and a former Australian international cricketer. I think the Lexus Melbourne Cup is going to be a good pressure race this ...

MELBOURNE, Nov 6 (Reuters) - After 20 years of trying, Willie Mullins will hope to join the Irish contingent of Melbourne Cup-winning trainers when favourite Vauban runs in the A$8 million ($5.2 ...

MELBOURNE, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Jamie Melham will bid to become the first female jockey to claim a coveted double in Australian horse racing when she rides Caulfield Cup winner Half Yours in the A$9 ...