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'Icy blast': Coldest Melbourne Cup in 27 years forecast
Melbourne Cup expected to be 'miserable' as an 'icy blast' hits.
Staying in the 'Paris end' of Melbourne
A stylish stay in Melbourne in the heart of the city's action.
Superspreader fears as Melbourne Cup-winning owner catches Covid
Ozzie Kheir is reportedly among those to test positive after lavish post-Cup celebrations.
Bookie's spectacular $5.6m Melbourne Cup blunder
Sportsbet was convinced Incentivise would reach the post first. Oops.
Verry Elleegant claims victory in the 2021 Melbourne Cup
Verry Elleegant ridden by James McDonald wins the 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse. Video / Trackside
Your ultimate Melbourne Cup form guide: Final field, odds, tips, best bets
Working from home shouldn't stop you from organising the office sweepstake.
Attempts to avoid Melbourne Cup 'disgrace' thwarted
Almost a third of the horses that have had pre-race health checks have been flagged.
Cup-winning Kiwi to be immortalised in town's main street
Council stumps up $155,000 for bronze casting, community to raise money for plinth.
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.
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.
Your Melbourne Cup office sweepstake starter kit
Join the fun of Melbourne Cup day by downloading the Herald's sweep chart.
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.
Melbourne Cup betting guide: All the different bets you can make
We've got all you once-a-year punters covered when it comes to making a bet.
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.
Crushing Melbourne Cup blow - no crowds
Melbourne Cup carnival will be held behind closed doors with no crowds.
Aussie tradition that confuses the world
"Straightforward" Aussie tradition that the rest of the world is baffled over.
Melbourne Cup punter dumped moments before $793k win
Kenny's date was coming to a sad end on Melbourne Cup day. Then he won $793k.
Nup to the Cup: Proof the race didn't stop the nation
Attendance on the racetrack and TV ratings took a massive dip.
Melbourne Cup punter turns $10 into $800k
Some punters were feeling just as good as champion jockey Craig Williams.
Melbourne Cup: Kiwi jockey banned, fined
Melbourne Cup engulfed in drama with leading Kiwi jockey at the heart of the controversy.
Melbourne Cup: Aussies back on top in great race
The race that stops a nation needed a local fairytale.
In pictures: Races descend into debauchery after Melbourne Cup
High police presence couldn't stop the Melbourne Cup antics as shirts and shoes come off.
Focus: Auckland's biggest Melbourne Cup day party at Ellerslie Racecourse
Aucklanders embraced the sunshine and dressed to impress at the biggest Melbourne Cup day party at Ellerslie Racecourse. Video / Leon Menzies / Michael Craig
'Robbed': Australia reacts to Cup farce
Protests were predicted at this year's Melbourne Cup but not this kind.
'Sad story': Melbourne Cup marred by horse's horror injury
The horse that ran last at the Melbourne Cup has suffered a suspected cracked pelvis.
2019 Melbourne Cup: How they finished
Racing fans can breathe again after the race that stops a nation's thrilling conclusion.
Jockeys sent text message 'warning' hours before Melbourne Cup
Melbourne Cup jockeys received a text message from racing stewards hours before the race.
Melbourne Cup: Protest over messy final stretch changes result
There were claims of a robbery at the Melbourne Cup after a thrilling finish.
All signs point to one Melbourne Cup horse
Local experts have analysed the Melbourne Cup field to come up with their favourite.