Victory, then death: Top racing family's Melbourne Cup ecstasy and heartbreak
The joy of winning will be tempered by heartache for racing's most famous family.
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Twilight Payment takes out Melbourne Cup
Twilight Payment has won with an extraordinary front-running performance at Flemington.
Tragedy as Melbourne Cup horse dies
The Melbourne Cup has been rocked after a horse broke down and was put into an ambulance.
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As it happened: Twilight Payment wins 2020 Melbourne Cup
The first upset of Melbourne Cup day as early drama hits Flemington.
The Kiwi horses with a chance at taking out the Cup
Three names stand out as real threats to take out the prestigious Melbourne Cup.
Michael Guerin: My top picks for Melbourne Cup
Europeans have sheer class and 250 years of breeding stayers on their side.
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French galloper the one to beat at Ellerslie feature
Vadavar picks himself in the weight-for-age feature on Melbourne Cup day.
All you need to know: 2020 Melbourne Cup
The 2020 Melbourne Cup is almost here and this year it will look a little different.
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Millions of Aussies will get caught up in the excitement of the Melbourne Cup.
German gets late ticket to Cup
German galloper Ashrun leapfrogged his way into Tuesday's A$7.75 million Cup.
Who is in the Melbourne Cup? Full field, barrier draw and jockeys revealed
The Melbourne Cup barrier draw is completed with the horses locked in.
Staggering wait list for NZ Trotting Cup
Addington bosses say they can't allow more people on track for the NZ Trotting Cup day.
Princess Rihanna clear favourite for Pukekohe sprint
Princess Rihanna has been installed a $4.80 favourite.
Harness racing: Shes No Lady needs a helping hand
The cards have to fall nicely for filly in $120k feature at Alex Park tonight.
Tickets to the New Zealand Trotting Cup have officially sold out
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Kiwis know they're up against it at Melbourne Cup
Three NZ representatives face imposing European presence at empty Flemington.
Copy That sends bold signal to NZ Cup rivals
It paced one of the fastest last 400m sectionals ever recorded in this part of the world.
Crushing Melbourne Cup blow - no crowds
Melbourne Cup carnival will be held behind closed doors with no crowds.
Countdown to 1000 Guineas heats up as Probabeel falls short
The fillies heading to the 1000 Guineas on November 14 spread their talents far and wide.
Trainer's warning ahead of $100,000 race
Tony Pike thinks he has the best three-year-old in the country in Not An Option.
One factor could hamper NZ's big hope in Cox Plate
Wet track could blunt NZ-trained galloper's brilliance in Melbourne.
Star trotters set to fight for Sires Stakes
Outstanding 4-year-old crop set to take to Alexandra Park.
Kiwi jockey legend fighting to save career
The jockey on the verge of becoming NZ's most successful is fighting to save his career.
Racing: Golfing restrictions put in place following dramatic scenes
The days of golf and racing mixing at Ellerslie are over.
Racing: Guineas favourite Tinker Mcphee to join Waller
Chris Waller has been confirmed as the soon-to-be trainer of another classy Kiwi female.
Racing: Injured jockey Rosie Myers out of coma
There is good news but the prospect of a long road ahead for injured jockey Rosie Myers.
Difficult decisions for Melody Belle's future
The glamour mare has given herself options on both sides of the Tasman.
Kiwi horse eyes Melbourne Cup glory
Murray Baker is adamant The Chosen One is a better Melbourne Cup chance this year.
Kiwi mare trumps racing royalty in Caulfield Cup
A Kiwi mare by a one-time hack stallion downed racing royalty.