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Latest news: Melbourne Cup

100/1 shot Knight’s Choice wins the 2024 Melbourne Cup

Knight's Choice has won the Melbourne Cup in a photo finish from Warp Speed, with Okita Soushi third in the $8.5 million race at Flemington.

Without A Fight wins the 2023 Melbourne Cup

Another gut-wrenching decision for Mark Zahra to partner Without A Fight instead of Gold Trip has paid huge dividends with the in-form jockey's second successive win in the $8 million Melbourne Cup.

Canberra’s compassionate alternative to the Melbourne Cup

The Compassionate Stakes Race Day will return to Petrie Plaza on Tuesday afternoon, following a pandemic-induced pause.

Lunar Flare scratched from Melbourne Cup

Lunar Flare has been withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup after failing a veterinary examination.

What’s on around Canberra this Melbourne Cup Day

The race that stops the nation hits the track Tuesday 1 November and there is plenty of action happening around the Capital.

Verry Elleegant claims 2021 Melbourne Cup

Chris Waller has sealed a decade of excellence in Australian racing with Verry Elleegant winning the Melbourne Cup.

Great House secures Melbourne Cup ticket

Great House rewarded trainer Chris Waller for taking a Melbourne Cup gamble after clinching a berth in Australia's greatest race.

10,000 strong crowds for Melbourne Cup carnival

The Melbourne Cup carnival has been launched with confirmation crowds will be allowed into Flemington across four days of racing.

Thousands of double vaccinated to attend Melbourne Cup, live music

Double-vaccinated Victorians will be able to attend the Melbourne Cup and live music within weeks under a large-scale trial of crowd numbers.

Canberrans urged to take caution on Melbourne Cup Day

Canberrans are being urged to abide by the COVID-19 restrictions in place at gambling and hospitality venues for today’s Melbourne Cup celebrations. In a statement, the ACT Government has asked people who will...

Police targeting drink driving during footy finals

ACT Policing has warned Canberrans they will be out in large numbers this weekend, conducting targeted and random breath tests ahead of both the NRL and AFL grand finals.

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