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Melbourne Cup punter’s $240,000 ‘mistake’
A WA man landed nearly a quarter of a million dollars on a “genius” Melbourne Cup punt. His first reaction? Have another bet.
Wheelie bin pics ‘just so embarrassing’
THE off-track star of this year’s Melbourne Cup says she is “so embarrassed” about pictures that circulated of her mounting a wheelie bin at Flemington.
America slams ‘depraved’ Melbourne Cup
AUSTRALIA has been told to stay classy after the world took notice of how “white person drunk” we just got at the Cup.
The Cup tradition finally broken
THE part of the Melbourne Cup that many onlookers look forward to every year is media coverage of the carnage. How bad was it?
Heavy-hitters behind Cup winner
WHAT does a music industry magnate, a chicken industry giant and a contruction boss have in common? Almandin, that’s what.
Beau Ryan’s bizarre Cup Day post
FOOTY show star Beau Ryan clearly enjoyed his Melbourne Cup day, sharing a video on Instagram that showed him taking horseplay to new heights.
Cup punter turns $10 into $240k
ONE lucky Melbourne Cup punter pulled off the unthinkable today — but another was left spitting chips after Almandin’s win.
Hinch’s big effort to snag a drink
HE MAY have admitted to being ‘back on the booze’ but the shock jock turned politician says there is one big difference this year.
Jockey praised for ‘beautiful’ gesture
IN THE biggest event on the racing calendar, you’d be excused for blowing up after coming second. That wasn’t the case.
From model offer to Cup jockey
KATELYN Mallyon has had to overcome severe injury and turned down a modelling contract to get to the Melbourne Cup.
Cup betting guide: Who you should back
WILL it be an international star like Wicklow brave? Is it Aussie mare Jameka? How about a roughie in Pentathlon? Pick a Melbourne Cup winner with our comprehensive form guide. LATEST ODDS
Horse on the loose in Sydney
AN escaped saddled horse has sparked an early impromptu Melbourne Cup Day race with mounted police down an inner Sydney street.
Only Australian-bred hope a ‘50-1 shot’
ONE of Australia’s sharpest punters insists the only home-bred horse in the Melbourne Cup won’t even run a place.
The perfect chair for drunk Cup revellers
A SPECIAL “drunks chair” used to remove over indulgent racegoers from the field at Derby Day is officially a Ferno Carry Chair.
Last-second Melbourne Cup guide
LEFT it until now to pick your Cup winner? Our experts have assessed every horse and favour this big money outsider.
Saddle Up: Find a winner on Derby Day
DERBY Day is Australia’s most special race day and this year’s star-studded card looks the hardest in recent memory. If you’re looking to find some winners we’ve got you covered here.
Knocked up at the track? Racing jargon explained
HEADING to Derby Day and don’t know your margins to your stakes? Here’s your easy guide to help decipher all the jargon and crucial terms to get you through.
Cup Day guide: How to place a bet
HEADING to Derby Day and not sure where your money should go? Don’t know your trifecta from your quaddie? We’ve got everything you need to know about how to bet eight here.
Winx v Black Caviar: Everyone wins
IS mare-of-the moment Winx better than Black Caviar? And why isn’t she in the Melbourne Cup?
