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Prebble after another Cup win for Lloyd

Monday 2 November 2015, 5:09pm

Bondi Beach may be the least experienced Melbourne Cup runner but his jockey Brett Prebble says he's got a bit motor.  Read more »

Gust Of Wind carries Sargent's Cup hopes

Monday 2 November 2015, 4:34pm

John Sargent believes Gust Of Wind has had a perfect preparation leading into the Melbourne Cup and is confident the mare will run a strong 3200m.  Read more »

Charlton returns to Aust after long break

Monday 2 November 2015, 3:56pm

The Melbourne Cup and Quest For More have brought English trainer Roger Charlton back to Australia for a second visit, 46 years after his first.  Read more »

Oliver could equal Melbourne Cup record

Monday 2 November 2015, 3:38pm

Damien Oliver will equal the record four Melbourne Cup win by a jockey if the Gai Waterhouse-trained The Offer is first across the line on Tuesday.  Read more »

Hayes thinks he has two genuine Cup hopes

Monday 2 November 2015, 3:31pm

Weight-for-age star Criterion and Geelong Cup winner Almoonqith provide trainers David Hayes and Tom Dabernig with two chances in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Snow Sky has Sir Michael back for Cup shot

Monday 2 November 2015, 3:08pm

Sir Michael Stoute saddles topweight Snow Sky in the Melbourne Cup, his first shot at the famous race for a decade.  Read more »

Cups King honoured at Melbourne Cup

Monday 2 November 2015, 3:06pm

This year's Melbourne Cup is the first since 'Cups King' Bart Cummings died and will feature a special tribute to the legendary trainer.  Read more »

Peterson hunts more Cup success

Monday 2 November 2015, 3:05pm

New Zealand businessman Gerard Peterson is hoping third favourite Preferment will bring him more Melbourne Cup success at Flemington.  Read more »

Cup day extravaganza at Randwick

Monday 2 November 2015, 2:19pm

The 15 Melbourne Cup meetings in NSW range from a 10-race card at Sydney's premier track to the showgrounds in the outback town of Wentworth.  Read more »

Lane excited for first Melbourne Cup ride

Monday 2 November 2015, 12:41pm

Jockey Damian Lane is preparing for his first Melbourne Cup ride while his childhood idol will be chasing a record-equalling fourth win in the race.  Read more »