Horse Racing

Horses Our resident tipsters share their fancies for the nine-race program.

Horses Winx co-owner Peter Tighe knows the racing game can be cruel after the mare lost her first foal but another win in The Gong will help take his mind off the tragic...

Horses A nationwide betting agency crash has brought races in both Sydney and Melbourne to a standstill as the punters’ frustrations grow.

Horses A “devastating” statistical cluster has revealed the real crisis threatening to kill off the Melbourne Cup in a “national disgrace”.

Horses Melbourne Cup trainer Aidan O'Brien has paid tribute to Anthony Van Dyck after suffering a fatal injury at Tuesday's race at Flemington.

Racing Carnival The only female jockey in the Melbourne Cup copped it after the race after a questionable ride on board a late challenger.

Opinion Joe Hildebrand knows better than most how it feels to be at the end of Channel 10’s razor. But there was no excuse for the network’s coverage of the Spring Racing...

Offbeat The stands at Flemington were near empty in an eerie reminder of 2020 but some traditions as old as the race itself continue to live on.

Horses A champion Aussie jockey has sensationally been banned and fined following a Melbourne Cup scandal that went overlooked.

Racing Carnival Nearly everyone in Australia will stop what they’re doing for the Melbourne Cup and it’s simple to watch action no matter where you are.

Horses Left it late to study the form ahead of this year’s Melbourne Cup? Here’s a 60-second process of elimination that reveals the winner.

Horses W.A “Billy” Smith vividly remembers shooting down a quick conversation with a rival jockey shortly after steering Hi Jinx to victory in the 1960 Melbourne Cup.

Racing Carnival As Queensland jockey Glen Boss attempts to make history in today’s Melbourne Cup, his former master still admires how the kid who walked into his stable.

News MAJOR funding set to transform the town and entice new industries to set up.

Horses Jamie Kah, who has been riding winners for fun and enters the Melbourne Cup on board a genuine contender, is Australia’s next big star.

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Horses How to pick the Melbourne Cup winner? Sounds like the impossible task right? Follow the form, like a name or have lucky silk colours?

Horses A year of planning and positioning comes to a dramatic end on Saturday, October 31, when the Melbourne Cup field is announced.

Horses Vow and Declare’s owners are still celebrating their extraordinary win at last year’s Melbourne Cup while gearing up again for another go on Tuesday.

Horses Trainer Bryce Stanaway has been issued with a string of charges relating to alleged conduct prejudicial to the interests, image and welfare of racing.

Horses Nine horses are vying for the last spot for the race that stops the nation. Follow the Melbourne Cup barrier draw.