RacingNZ jockey upbeat on his chancesHe came second on Fiorente in his first Melbourne Cup last year and highly rated Kiwi jockey James McDonald reckons he's a good chance of going one better today.04 Nov 04:30 PM
RacingRacing: Soccer star quit to watch CupMichael Owen looks as though he could still be striking for Manchester United, Liverpool or Real Madrid.04 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldPhar Lap's body to be virtually rebuiltRobot technology is bringing legendary racehorse Phar Lap to life for Australian school children.04 Nov 12:46 AM
RacingRacing: Lexus win sees Ruscello sneak into Cup at No 24English trainer Ed Walker may be a novice in Australia, but he hasn't walked around with his eyes closed.03 Nov 04:29 PM
RacingRacing: Cassidy brings up his tonLeaning on a rail in the corner of the Flemington birdcage on Saturday applauding Jim Cassidy as he came back on Zoustar for his 100th group one victory was Roy Higgins.03 Nov 04:29 PM
RacingRacing: Kiwi trainer riding highChris Waller went to Australia with little more than a credit card in his pocket. When that maxed out, the Kiwi trainer went to the bank and got another one.02 Nov 04:30 PM
RacingRacing: Ruscello earns Cup berthEnglish horse Ruscello has ruined the Melbourne Cup dreams of several hopefuls with his all-the-way win in the Lexus Stakes at Flemington.02 Nov 04:29 PM
RacingMelbourne Cup: The colour of moneyGreg Dixon ignores some sage advice from a racing guru and wins big.17 Nov 04:30 PM
RoyalsRacing: Royal turn on Melbourne's big dayThe Melbourne Cup was once again about the fashion - as well as the races - as thousands turned out to celebrate in Auckland and across the Ditch.06 Nov 04:29 PM
RacingRacing: Williams over the moonFor more than 30 years, Williams has devoted himself to winning Melbourne Cups.06 Nov 04:29 PM
RacingMelbourne Cup: Quest for gloryLuca Cumani says he has brought the right pair to win his first Melbourne Cup05 Nov 04:30 PM
RacingMelbourne Cup: Stud seeks Cup gloryThe proprietor of New Zealand's famed Cambridge Stud, Hogan is responsible for the most influential staying blood introduced to the Southern Hemisphere.04 Nov 04:30 PM
RacingMelbourne Cup: Dunaden ready to bow outDefending champion Dunaden will be racing in Australia for the last time in the Melbourne Cup tomorrow.04 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMelbourne Cup: Maluckyday carries Kiwi hopesThis is the second year in a row no New Zealand-trained horses will be racing because of increasingly tough international competition.04 Nov 04:30 PM
RacingMelbourne Cup: Baker can deal with failureTrainer Murray Baker was looking for anything after <i>It's A Dundeel<i> finished a distant seventh in Saturday's A$1.5 million Victoria Derby at Flemington.04 Nov 04:30 PM
RacingMelbourne Cup: Flemington's field of dreamsThe Melbourne Cup is not simply a horse race - it's now the dream of every millionaire, billionaire and loose-change horse syndicate around the world.04 Nov 04:30 PM
SportBest Melbourne Cup momentsA look back at the five greatest Melbourne Cup moments. Racing expert Brendon Popplewell digs into the archives from the last 50 years to show these gems. Watch17 Oct 08:44 PM
SportMelbourne Cup 2011Photos from the 151st Melbourne Cup race at Flemington Racecourse.01 Nov 02:42 AM
LifestyleMelbourne Cup 2011: The fashionPhotos of the outfits worn on Melbourne Cup Day 2011 at Flemington Racecourse.01 Nov 02:38 AM
