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The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne Cup

Decision still to be made on Cup favourite Via Sistina

Trainer Chris Waller says connections are weighing up if Melbourne Cup favourite Via Sistina will race, but international Jan Brueghel has been ruled out.

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Via Sistina shoots to Melbourne Cup favouritism

Chris Waller-trained mare Via Sistina is the new Melbourne Cup favourite following a record-breaking performance in her Cox Plate victory.

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International Raiders Handed a Melbourne Cup Boost by the Handicapper

Defending champion Without A Fight has been assigned topweight of 58.5kg for the 2024 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington Racecourse in November.

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Melbourne Cup day offers a fitting alternative date for Australia Day

I know what you're thinking, but hear me out.

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Fatal blow followed alcohol-fuelled 'ego-measuring'

Two men have been jailed over the death of a 37-year-old man who was king hit in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley on Melbourne Cup day three years ago.

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Understated Freedman adds to Melbourne Cup legacy

Father-and-son co-trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman didn't get too carried away after Without A Fight secured a ninth Melbourne Cup triumph for the family.

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Mark Zahra wins second successive Melbourne Cup after switch to Without A Fight

First win in the prestigious race for father-and-son trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman

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Melbourne Cup in Canberra 'a bit quiet' this year

The biggest post-COVID crowd was still a surprise to some.

The Canberra Times

Four arrested and pepper spray used as pro-Palestine protest blocks road to Melbourne Cup course

Victoria police say about 100 activists gathered at intersection outside Flemington racecourse

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Afternoon Update: interest rates hit 12-year high; pro-Palestine protest at Melbourne Cup; and 18th-century love letters

Reserve Bank lifts cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35%

The Guardian - AU

Without A Fight wins 2023 Melbourne Cup as jockey Mark Zahra goes back-to-back

Anthony and Sam Freedman’s completed a rare Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double as Soulcombe finished second and Sheraz third

The Guardian - AU

Giddy up: all of the photos from Melbourne Cup day celebrations

Venues across Newcastle are hosting festivities.

Newcastle Herald

Melbourne Cup live stream 2023: how to watch for FREE online from anywhere – runners and riders, race time

Here's how to watch a 2023 Melbourne Cup live stream from anywhere, with Willie Mullins-trained Vauban and Absurde headlining the $8 million handicap at Flemington Racecourse.

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Cup fever: what's on across Newcastle for the race that stops the nation

Melbourne Cup bookings are 'extremely strong' this year.

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Off and running, Cup racegoers flock to Flemington

Punters and fashionistas packed Flemington Racecourse for the Melbourne Cup while protesters were arrested and pepper sprayed.

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Zahra pulls right rein to win Cup on Without A Fight

Mark Zahra has piloted Without A Fight to victory in the $8 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington ahead of the Chris Waller-trained pair Soulcombe and Sheraz.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch Melbourne Cup 2023 — live stream racing online from anywhere

Can Gold Trip go back-to-back at the race that stops a nation? Here's our guide to watch Melbourne Cup 2023 live streams — and for free — no matter where you are.

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How to watch the Melbourne Cup 2023 online and on TV

Here's how you can watch the Melbourne Cup 2023 online, ready for when it starts on Tuesday, November 7.

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Almost half of Australian mortgage holders under financial stress as RBA tipped to raise rates again

Record level of stressed households as all but four of 39 economists in survey tip Melbourne Cup Day hike

The Guardian - AU

Public drunkenness is no longer a crime in Victoria. Why did this change on Melbourne Cup Day and how will it work?

Unlike other states, Victoria is not replacing the offence with new powers for police, instead it is rolling out a ‘health-based response’

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne Cup 2023: when and how to watch the race, plus who are the favourites?

With storms predicted later in the day, French horse Vauban is the bookmakers’ choice

Newcastle Herald

Dylan Gibbons rides fast-track to first Melbourne Cup opportunity

'It all happened pretty quick.'

Newcastle Herald

Australian Bloodstock line up first triple threat in Melbourne Cup

GOLDEN RUN: Defending champion to lead assault

The Canberra Times

Where in Canberra (and surrounds) you can celebrate Melbourne Cup Day

There are venues offering a range of packages for the race that stops the nation.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter connections taking record shot at Melbourne Cup glory

'It's amazing, a quarter of the field with some Hunter connection.'

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