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.

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

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.

Vauban’s disappointing 14th and 11th-placed finishes in the past two Melbourne Cups didn’t exactly scream “buy me” … but Gai ...

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

Punters tipster Katelyn Mallyon offers up her selections for Tuesday's massive card at Flemington as Melbourne Cup day rolls around once again.

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

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

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.

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.

Champion trainer Ciaron Maher had the quinella in the Big Dance last year and is every chance of repeating the feat again 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.