News
Tough Tara can win again
Sydney
Tuesday 6 November 2012, 10:39am
Hardy gelding Tara Hickory will be given the chance to end a long but fruitful campaign with a win at his home track of Grafton. Read more »
Oliver's carnival takes another twist
Melbourne
Tuesday 6 November 2012, 10:30am
The Victorian government has been accused of negligence in not increasing the powers of Racing Victoria in the wake of a betting scandal. Read more »
Weather unlikely to mar Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 6 November 2012, 9:00am
Fine weather is expected in Melbourne for the running of Tuesday's Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Read more »
Oliver faces ban over betting scandal
Sydney
Tuesday 6 November 2012, 1:30am
Australia's top jockey Damien Oliver could retire from the sport after reportedly admitting he placed a bet on a rival horse. Read more »
From refugee to Cup contender
Melbourne
Monday 5 November 2012, 7:05pm
As a boy, former Palestinian refugee Marwan Koukash just wanted to survive. Now he's aiming to win the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Hawkes hoping for a lucky day
Melbourne
Monday 5 November 2012, 6:18pm
Trainer Wayne Hawkes hopes Mackaluckyday can lead the local charge to win the Melbourne Cup, and give him a chance to chat with Camilla. Read more »
Big punters back locals in Cup-eve betting
Melbourne
Monday 5 November 2012, 6:13pm
The international grip on the Melbourne Cup may have loosened slightly on race eve with an avalanche of money plunged on local runners. Read more »
Kelinni ahead of schedule in Cup bid
Melbourne
Monday 5 November 2012, 5:41pm
Chris Waller has backed his judgment throughout his short but stellar career in Sydney and is now looking to claim Australian racing's richest prize. Read more »
Dunaden in peak form for defence: Williams
Melbourne
Monday 5 November 2012, 5:21pm
French stayer Dunaden will be trying to join an elite club of multiple Melbourne Cup winners when he carries top weight in Australia's greatest race. Read more »
Boss closing in on Melbourne Cup record
Melbourne
Monday 5 November 2012, 5:09pm
Top jockey Glen Boss will join Bobbie Lewis and Harry White in the Melbourne Cup record books if lightweight Kelinni can win Tuesday's race. Read more »