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Is the Melbourne Cup losing its appeal? Here’s what the numbers reveal

The Melbourne Cup, a 3,200–metre race for horses more than three years old, has long been called “the race that stops the nation”.

The Conversation

FA Cup second round draw in full: Non-league minnows book huge ties

Premier League sides will enter the draw in the next round

Evening Standard

Half Yours completes historic Cups double for Melham

Jamie Melham has won the 165th running of the Melbourne Cup aboard the Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained Half Yours in the $10 million race at Flemington.

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Willie Mullins eyes Melbourne and Breeders’ Cup double after shock triumph

The dominant jumps racing trainer has another huge Flat prize in sight after Ethical Diamond’s sparkling success

The Guardian - UK

‘Her cup, her story’: Indian cricket is now complete as women’s cricket rewrites the headlines

“Herstoric.” “Indomitable India.” “A giant leap: It’s her cup.”

Newslaundry

Singing jockey Dolan keeps it simple in Cup spotlight

Robbie Dolan is out to grab a slice of history as the fourth jockey in the past century to win the Melbourne Cup on different horses in successive years.

AAP

Buckaroo 'class' leads Waller's five-strong Cup assault

Chris Waller has likened Buckaroo's Melbourne Cup preparation to that of 2021 winner Verry Elleegant as the master trainer eyes a second win in the great race.

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UK trainers to rely on J-Mac magic with Meydaan

It's been 25 years since a Melbourne Cup winner jumped from one of the widest three gates, and that's the task super hoop James McDonald faces aboard Meydaan.

AAP

Local hero Half Yours carries weight of a nation

Jockey Jamie Melham's shot at history in the Melbourne Cup comes as local hope Half Yours and new favourite Al Riffa are set to enjoy soft ground at Flemington.

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Hendrick vs. Gibbs: Who will prevail in this battle of NASCAR giants?

Both teams have won hundreds of Cup races, but whoever wins this race will be crowned champion

Motorsport

Dolan whips out secret weapon in Melbourne Cup defence

Top jockey Robbie Dolan believes Royal Supremacy is a genuine Melbourne Cup chance as the Irish expat eyes another slice of Flemington history.

AAP

Cup of joy as favourite handed 'perfect' barrier draw

Co-trainer Calvin McEvoy could not have asked for a better result after Melbourne Cup favourite Half Yours drew barrier eight for the great race.

AAP

Here’s why so many NASCAR Cup tires are suddenly failing at Phoenix Raceway

Was it really a surprise that the first session of the championship weekend for the NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix Raceway opened with a multitude of tire failures?

Motorsport

How to watch NASCAR 2025 Phoenix championship weekend: Schedule, start time, TV

This weekend, NASCAR will crown its Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series champions for the 2025 season, and you don't want to miss a moment of it

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J-Mac's green light for Meydaan ahead of Cup tilt

UK raider Meydaan has given superstar jockey James McDonald plenty of reason for optimism ahead of the $10 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Motorsport

How NASCAR's top teams work around the rules using brake pads

In order to win a NASCAR Cup Series championship, you have to take every advantage, even if it poses some risk

Motorsport

2025 NASCAR Charter document revealed in full

This is the agreement that governs the financials and competition of the Cup Series

AAP

Diamonds delighted but injury sours Cup celebrations

A serious knee injury to Sunday Aryang has taken the shine off the Diamonds' celebrations after reclaiming the Constellation Cup in an unusual new format.

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'Big, strong': Cup impost no concern for Zahra

Mark Zahra will chase his third Melbourne Cup triumph in four years when he rides topweight Al Riffa at Flemington in the race that stops a nation.

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Diamonds determined to end NZ hoodoo and bring Cup home

The Diamonds want to crack their first win in New Zealand since 2021 and bring the Constellation Cup back to Australia.

Motorsport

Winners and losers from a consequential NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville

Just one race remains in the 2025 NASCAR Cup season, and the Championship 4 drivers have now been confirmed

AAP

Payne's goosebumps at thought of more female Cup glory

Trailblazing jockey Michelle Payne will be "cheering hard" for Jamie Melham, Celine Gaudray and Rachel King in the $10 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Motorsport

2025 NASCAR Cup official Championship 4 playoff grid

Byron led 304 of 500 laps, ensuring Hendrick will have two shots at the NASCAR Cup title next weekend

AAP

Silver Ferns dominate Diamonds in third Cup battle

Following news their coach Noeline Taurua will be reinstated, the Silver Ferns have shocked Australia in game three of the Constellation Cup netball series.

Motorsport

Daniel Suarez signs with Spire Motorsports for 2026 NASCAR Cup season

It's official ... Suarez will pilot the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet next season

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