Horse Racing

The 166th Melbourne Cup is set to bring the world’s best stayers to Flemington on the first Tuesday in November to contest the famous race that stops a nation. With Point Of Law, Trustyourinstinct, Hopewell Rock, Shockletz and James J Braddock among the leading chances, this runner-by-runner guide looks at every horse expected to contest the Melbourne Cup 2026 - from the market fancies to the outsiders chasing a famous upset. Some early withdrawals have taken some of the international polish off the race, with big names like Defiantly and Stinger Glass being ommited only a few days out. As…

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The Melbourne Cup headlines Flemington’s 10-race program on Tuesday, with the Group 1 staying feature the highlight of the day. The Group 3 Darley Maribyrnong Plate and Group 3 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes also feature on the card. Showers are forecast, so the track conditions will be worth monitoring. Our race analysis considers the key runners, main winning chances and betting opportunities across all 10 races. Here’s our assessment of the Flemington card. ROYAL PRESS (1) brings useful race experience into this two-year-old contest, where it can make a significant difference. The Tony & Calvin McEvoy-trained colt won…

Facts and figures about the Great Race. Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup5:00pm, Tuesday 3 November 2026 | Flemington Race 7 Distance: 3200mAge: 3yo+Status: Group 1Prizemoney: A$10,000,000 2026 runners with one word names: 2026 runners who are four years old: 2026 runners who are six years old: 2026 runners who are five years old: 2026 runners who are eight years old: 2026 runners who won their last start: 2026 runners who placed inside the top four at their last start: 2026 runners who have won one of their last two starts: 2026 runner carrying saddlecloth #1:  2026 runner carrying the #4…

First run in 1861 for a prize of a gold watch and £170 cash, the A$10million Lexus Melbourne Cup is one of the richest prizes in Australian sport, and the world’s richest handicap race run over 3200m. But it’s much more than just a horse race; it is a 165-year old social and cultural tradition that brings Australia, and to a lesser extent New Zealand, to a standstill. It's widely regarded as 'the race that stops a nation', because most people stop to watch the race at 5:00pm (NZT) on the first Tuesday of November every year. Here's a few…

Here's a full list of the previous winners of the G1 Lexus Melbourne Cup. 2025 1st: 14 Half Yours $8.60 & $2.90Jockey: Jamie Melham | Trainer: Tony & Calvin McEvoy2nd: 20 Goodie Two Shoes $9.203rd: 7 Middle Earth $8.30 Quinella: $190.50Trifecta: $8,893.00First4: $176,561.60 Time: 3:22.46 2024 1st: 11 Knight's Choice $63.50 @ $17.80, 2nd: 4 Warp Speed $9.30, 3rd: 12 Okita Soushi $4.80Quinella: $887.80, Trifecta: $37,928.90, First4: $728,015.70Time: 3:19.53 2023 1st: 3 Without A Fight $9.00 & $3.30, 2nd: 6 Soulcombe $3.40, 3rd: 14 Sheraz $21.00Quinella: $43.20, Trifecta: $11,739.00, First4: $332,291.10Time: 3:18.37 2022 1st: 1 Gold Trip $19.40 & $5.80, 2nd: 17…