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NZ jockey upbeat on his chances

He 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.

Kiwi punters in Cup splurge

It's billed as the race that stops Australia but in New Zealand, at least, the Melbourne Cup actually gets things going.

Phar Lap's body to be virtually rebuilt

Robot technology is bringing legendary racehorse Phar Lap to life for Australian school children.

Racing: Lexus win sees Ruscello sneak into Cup at No 24

English trainer Ed Walker may be a novice in Australia, but he hasn't walked around with his eyes closed.

Racing: Cassidy brings up his ton

Leaning 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.

Racing: Kiwi trainer riding high

Chris 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.

Racing: Fiorente confirms prowess

Nash Rawiller's faith in Fiorente was justified at Moonee Valley on Saturday when the import flashed home to win the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes.

Racing: Classy filly pleases trainer

Racing: Ocean Park takes out horse of the year award