Melbourne Cup Day, celebrated annually on the first Tuesday of November, is one of Australia’s most iconic public holidays and a cornerstone of the country's sporting and cultural calendar. In ...

The Melbourne Cup is for the stayers — those who race over the longer distances. It has been that distance since Australia converted to the metric system in 1972.

The Melbourne Cup is for the stayers — those who race over the longer distances. It has been that distance since Australia converted to the metric system in 1972.

The Melbourne Cup began in 1861 and has since become Australia's most iconic horse race. Over the years, it has produced incredible moments and records. Here's a look at some of the key facts ...

This year's Melbourne Cup will be held on Tuesday, November 5. As the feature event at Flemington Racecourse, the race is scheduled to start at 3:00 pm AEDT. Melbourne Cup 2024 final field ...

In 1876, the Melbourne Cup officially became a public holiday in Victoria, although some local councils organise alternate public holidays for their own respective cups, including Bendigo Cup Day ...

It was Laxon's second Melbourne Cup triumph after she trained Ethereal to victory 23 years ago. "This is the pinnacle of all pinnacles, this is the Melbourne Cup," Symons said.

Melbourne Cup: What do Aussies really think of the race that stops the nation? It is known as the race that stops the nation, but the Melbourne Cup has just been dealt a brutal blow for 2025.

In the past, Sky Racing did not have the rights to show the Melbourne Cup live, and viewers could only watch it on delay. The A-Leagues’ 20th season is on now! Be part of the action in stadium ...

The Melbourne Cup this year saw red take over as the color of the day, with many of the celebrity arrivals into the Birdcage all rocking the same bright red hue. AFP via Getty Images.

It is known as the race that stops the nation, but the Melbourne Cup has just been dealt a brutal blow for 2025. News.com.au has found there’s a cigarette paper between people who believe the ...