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RacingCommentsDownload your FREE Melbourne Cup office sweep chart

It’s the race that stops the nation - and if stops your office, you’ll want to get involved in a sweep! Download your chart here.

Robbie Dolan after riding Knight's Choice to victory last year.

Racing CommentsPremiumYour complete guide to picking a Melbourne Cup winner

With the Melbourne Cup fast approaching, we take a look at some of the most - and least - successful omens for this year’s runners by way of barrier numbers, saddlecloth numbers, colours and more.

Chris Robinson

Thousands of homes were without power across Queensland and northern NSW.

NewsPremiumNews Melbourne Cup fans didn’t want to hear

It’s an iconic Aussie event that hundreds of thousands of punters look forward to, but the Bureau of Meteorology has some tough news for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.

Nathan Schmidt and Duncan Evans

Robbie Dolan is looking to repeat last year's Melbourne Cup triumph, but on a different horse. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

RacingPremiumDolan whips out secret weapon in Melbourne Cup defence

Top jockey Robbie Dolan believes Royal Supremacy is a genuine Melbourne Cup chance as the Irish expat eyes another slice of Flemington history.

Shayne Hope

The Half Yours camp is confident Jamie Melham can ride him to Melbourne Cup success. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

RacingPremiumRain dance for Cup favourite amid slight distance query

Co-trainer Calvin McEvoy believes Half Yours is every chance to justify his Melbourne Cup favouritism but would love to see rain to boost their chances.

Shayne Hope

Representative of Furthur draws barrier seven at the Melbourne Cup barrier draw.

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RACINGCommentsPremium
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Melbourne Cup barrier draw: winners and losers

In-form jockey Mark Zahra will need to rely on all his big race skill when he partners Irish raider Al Riffa in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup (3200m) after the stallion was dealt an unfortunate blow in gate 19.

Hayden King

Trainer Calvin McEvoy was all smiles after Half Yours drew barrier eight for the Melbourne Cup. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

RacingPremiumCup of joy as favourite handed 'perfect' barrier draw

Co-trainer Calvin McEvoy could not have asked for a better result after Melbourne Cup favourite Half Yours drew barrier eight for the great race.

Shayne Hope

Jokers Grin wins the 2025 Prince Of Wales Stakes for jockey Patrick Carbery

RACINGPremiumJokers Grin laughs at opposition in Prince Of Wales

“Three to go.” They were the words of admiring trainer Bernie Miller after watching reigning WA Horse of the Year Jokers Grin successfully return in the Group 3 $200,000 Prince Of Wales Stakes (1000m) at Ascot

Hayden King

Mark Zahra riding Observer winning Race 7, the Howden Victoria Derby.

RACINGCommentsPremiumHotpot Observer wins Victoria Derby

Warm favourite Observer justified his lofty reputation by landing the Group 1 $2 million Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington, dominating the race from the front under red-hot jockey Mark Zahra.

Hayden King

Jake Stanley and Jemma Morgan from Chadwick Models at The Claremont Hotel. Jemma Morgan wears Rebecca Vallance and head piece from Heads Up Hire. Jake Stanley wears suit from InSitchu.

Fashion forwardCommentsThe trends you’ll see trackside this racing season

From butter yellow to polka dots and statement jewellery — all eyes will be on the stylish punters trackside this Melbourne Cup and beyond.

Crowds gathered at Ascot Racecourse for the Melbourne Cup.

RacingCommentsThe race that splits a nation: Sydney vs Melbourne

It’s action off the racetrack that shows where the war for hearts and minds is at – and Sydney is a length or two in front

Glen Quartermain

Peter Gurney, Carolyn Gurney, Erin Charteris, Horse OurGirlCanRun with Trainer Mitchell Paiteman

RACINGCommentsPremiumSpecial cup day looms for family mourning loved one

Ourgirlcanrun will be running at Ascot on Tuesday in the memory of a former champion junior athlete and much-loved wife, daughter, sister and mum.

Glen Quartermain

In-form jockey Mark Zahra had an afternoon to remember on Derby day. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

RacingPremium'No one better': red-hot Zahra steals show on Derby day

Mark Zahra has secured four straight wins on Victoria Derby day, piloting hot favourite Observer to victory in the $2 million Group 1 feature at Flemington.

Shayne Hope

Bruce's pick

RACING CommentsBruce’s pick if firm Eagle favourite Autumn Glow fades

Autumn Glow is expected to shine brightly in the $10 million Golden Eagle at Royal Randwick but if she doesn’t, Channel Seven icon Bruce McAvaney has picked another strong contender.

Ben McClellan

Jo Robinson riding Parchment Party (USA)during a trackwork session at Werribee Racecourse.

RACINGCommentsPremiumParchment Party remains an enigma ahead of Cup tilt

American dirt horse Parchment Party has long been the 2025 Melbourne Cup’s most perplexing challenger and in the days leading up to the race, little has changed for his Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott.

Ernie Manning

Mark Zahra, a two-time Melbourne Cup winner, is chasing multiple Group 1 wins on Derby Day. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

RacingPremium'That much better': Zahra bullish on Derby favourite

Mark Zahra expects short-priced favourite Observer to be far too good for his rivals in the $2 million Victoria Derby despite queries over the race distance.

Shayne Hope

Kerrin McEvoy riding Autumn Glow.

RacingCommentsPremiumUnbeaten four-year-old hot favourite for Golden Eagle

Trainer Chris Waller has delivered an ominous warning to rivals of his unbeaten mare Autumn Glow ahead of her start in Saturday’s $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) at Randwick.

Ernie Manning

Autumn Mystery is a strong Victoria Derby prospect for Albany-raised horse trainer Rory Hunter.

Spring carnival PremiumAlbany-raised trainer chases Derby win with Autumn Mystery

With a strong upbringing in the racing industry, going back to when his father was a trainer in Albany — emerging young horseman Rory Hunter is daring to dream ahead of one of Australia’s biggest race days.

Cameron Newbold

Albany trainer Ashleigh Woollett at home in Robinson ahead of the season opener.

race season beginsPremiumYoung Albany trainer gearing up for competitive race season

Rising young Albany trainer Ashleigh Woollett is looking to build on her strong 2024-25 season, as she prepares for the new Albany racing campaign that opens on Sunday. 

Jacki Elezovich

Observer will enter Saturday’s Group 1 $2 million Victoria Derby (2500m) as one of the shortest favourites in memory.

RACINGPremiumObserver out to buck favourites’ trend in Victoria Derby

Observer will enter Saturday’s Group 1 $2 million Victoria Derby (2500m) as one of the shortest favourites in memory as the last start winner attempts to buck the trend of fancies in the race.

Hayden King

Cox Plate-winning jockey James McDonald is confident he can triumph again on Cup day. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

RacingPremiumJ-Mac's green light for Meydaan ahead of Cup tilt

UK raider Meydaan has given superstar jockey James McDonald plenty of reason for optimism ahead of the $10 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Shayne Hope

James McDonald riding Meydaan during a trackwork session at Werribee Racecourse on October 30, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Cup mountCommentsChampion jockey’s bold prediction for Cup favourite

Champion jockey James McDonald is feeling bullish over his mount Meydaan’s Melbourne Cup chances after strong track work at Werribee. SEE THE FULL FIELD AND RIDERS

Ernie Manning

Albany Racing Club general manager Paul Rossiter was appointed on August 1.

RacingPremiumRossiter takes the reins as club aims to come off the rails

As Albany Racing Club’s season bursts out of the stalls on Sunday, new general manager Paul Rossiter can look forward to taking the reins for a busy season.

Claire Middleton

Jockey Mark Mark Zahra isn't worried about the weight his Melbourne Cup ride will carry. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

RacingPremium'Big, strong': Cup impost no concern for Zahra

Mark Zahra will chase his third Melbourne Cup triumph in four years when he rides topweight Al Riffa at Flemington in the race that stops a nation.

Shayne Hope