David Gately's 2026 Melbourne Cup Preview
Ahead of the Lexus Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, keep up to date with our Cup Carnival tipster David Gately, who shares his thoughts and analysis for the race that stops the nation at Flemington.
Ahead of the Lexus Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, keep up to date with our Cup Carnival tipster David Gately, who shares his thoughts and analysis for the race that stops the nation at Flemington.
Punters have braved the elements to pack Flemington for Derby Day on a wet and windy start to the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
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The leading chances for the great race have enjoyed mixed fortunes at the barrier draw this evening. Explore our interactive form guide to all the horses et to line up in the 166th Melbourne Cup.
The Melbourne Cup field changes again, with international challenger Defiantly ruled out of the race after failing a vet inspection on Derby Day.
Some veteran punters like to spend hours studying the form guides, while newcomers might opt for their favourite number, silk colour, a name they like or rely on superstitions. But what does the data say? Here’s our guide to help you...
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A strong field of Australian hopefuls and international raiders is preparing for the race that stops the nation on Tuesday.
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Victoria Police is investigating several crashes on the state's roads over the weekend which has resulted in eight dead and others fighting for life.
The Melbourne Cup field has taken another blow after vet tests this morning.
The Melbourne Cup field won’t be finalised until Saturday. But the search for winner has already started, as the field takes shape.
Insiders share the one big rule for style success at Flemington.
Chief racing writer Danny Russell shares his tips for this year's Melbourne Cup.
Big-name jockeys have thrown their support behind Harry Coffey’s bid to ride in the Melbourne Cup even though he needed a procedure on Sunday to fix a shoulder that he injury in a big fall on Saturday.
Joseph O’Brien’s racing manager Kevin Blake has called for emergencies to become part of the Melbourne Cup after stewards scratched Defiantly on Saturday due to concerns about his gait.
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Thirty years ago this week, the brilliant galloper Saintly won the Melbourne Cup to give Bart Cummings his 10th victory in the race that stops the nation.
Jamie Melham speaks about her rise through the jockey ranks to become the first woman to win the Caulfield Cup-Melbourne Cup double.
Financial markets are pricing in a fifth Reserve Bank interest rate hike on Melbourne Cup Day. Worse-than-expected inflation data last week all but sealed the deal on extra mortgage pain for borrowers and it's still unclear how high...
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A local cricket club in the south-western suburbs has expressed dismay after its turf pitch was destroyed by suspected vandals on e-bikes.
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While most people who give blood might visit a handful of donation centres in their life, Trevor Bergman has gone above and beyond by donating at every blood bank in the country.
Two men are dead after a car and a motorbike collided in Melbourne's south-east.
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Ten people have been injured in a mini-van crash on King Island in Bass Strait, with three flown to Melbourne hospitals.
Tucked away in an exclusive residential estate, the property looks like something straight out of a luxury lifestyle magazine.
The Bundoora Hotel’s 96 gaming machines swallowed $26.22 million from punters last financial year.
One council has backflipped on its decision to axe a free street party permit program, but the process is under review in another local government area.
A suburban theatre company has been left with a half-empty theatre after being catfished by someone claiming to represent a Melbourne church.
A house party at Hampton Park has exploded into chaos, with properties and cars damaged by gatecrashers.
Matt Wong never planned to be a farmer, only to hire one. Now the Melbourne lawyer runs a 150-acre regenerative farm, fixing pumps and moving cattle in heat.
A truck parking bay that has become a hotspot for rubbish dumping in Clayton South has been closed and fenced off.
British food icon Nigella Lawson is wasting no time getting stuck into Australia's vibrant dining scene.
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Glamorous racegoers let their hair down in style, with many revellers kicking on well into the evening.
Jury discharged in trial of man accused of murder over fatal shooting of girl, 17, in Tottenham in 2018