After some deliberation and with no confidence, the seven-time Melbourne Cup winning owner has declared his top tip for the ...

Racing writer Ray Thomas reveals the untold story of a desperate early morning beach dash for photos of Makybe Diva before her bid for an unprecedented Melbourne Cup three-peat.

Hansen's globetrotting experience can come to the fore in the Melbourne Cup when he rides German raider Flatten The Curve.

It's been 25 years since Kerrin McEvoy's famous Melbourne Cup victory aboard Brew. But the champion jockey still has endless gratitude to the horse who changed his life.

Lay Back with Betfair returns with a stacked ep as the team preview Melbourne Cup day and the Big Dance in Sydney as well!

Tips and best bets for racing at Flemington, Randwick, Eagle Farm and Morphettville on Melbourne Cup day - Tuesday, November 4.

Corey Brown knows what it takes for a jockey to win the Melbourne Cup and is his thoughts and tips for this year's race.

The son of legendary jockey Frank Reys reveals why the 1973 Melbourne Cup winner kept his Aboriginal heritage hidden for years.

Eagle Farm drains well and with the rail out 11m after the storms on Saturday all should get their chance though they will come off the fence.

Tavi Time finished fourth in last year's Big Dance but his trainer Kris Less is confident of a more pointy finishing position in Tuesday's $3 million feature at Royal Randwick.

Australian Bloodstock already have two Melbourne Cup trophies on the mantelpiece and their famous colours will be out in force at Flemington on Tuesday.

The pre-race bolter? The punting pig? The over-racer? Which Melbourne Cup day punter are you ... if you're being honest with yourself.