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Alfred launches Melbourne Cup Pin and Win

Melbourne Cup Champion Sub Zero, ridden by jockey Craig William delivered the first batch of Melbourne Cup Pins to the front of the Alfred to commemorate the launch of the Pin and Win campaign.

Flemington First Marquee premieres at Flemington

Melbourne Cup Carnival Preview Day featured its first ever VIP Flemington First Marquee last Saturday October 4, at the Group One racing event. Situated in the Elms Precinct, the marquee kicked off just after the main race and continuing into the night for a 9pm finish. It was the first of its kind for Flemington with its starry night time atmosphere, and a great prelude to the 148th Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Hussler still in Emirates Melbourne Cup field

Despite his defeat in the Patinack Turnbull Stakes last week, Weekend Hussler is among the 85 horses left in after second declarations today for the $5.65 million Emirates Melbourne Cup on November 4.

Winning duo get Cup penalties

Saturday’s Metropolitan winner Newport has been penalised 1.5kg for the $5.65m Emirates Melbourne Cup and will now carry 51.5kg.

Six internationals expected to fly in for Cup

Six internationals are expected to arrive in Melbourne on Saturday morning for the $5.65 million Emirates Melbourne Cup on November 4.

Littorio takes Turnbull as Hussler flops

Littorio rocketed into calculations for the $5.65 million Emirates Melbourne Cup with a devastating win in today's Patinack Turnbull Stakes at Flemington

High hopes for Mad Rush

Francesca Cumani, travelling foreman for her father Luca, says UK galloper Mad Rush can go one better than stablemate Purple Moon and win this year’s Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Six internationals go into quarantine

Six internationals are a step closer to attending the Melbourne Cup Carnival after going into quarantine in Ireland and England.

MYER Fashions on the Field debuts in Tasmania

MYER Fashions on the Field made its show-stopping debut in Tasmania this year, in the search to find Australia’s most stylish racewear outfits.

Weld “50-50” about Cup trip for Profound Beauty

Irish stayer Profound Beauty is a “50-50 chance” of making the trip for the $5.65 million Emirates Melbourne Cup on November 4, according to trainer Dermot Weld.

Beadman to fly in for Tuesday Joy Ride

Hong Kong-based Darren Beadman will make a flying trip to Melbourne to ride Emirates Melbourne Cup hope Tuesday Joy in the Group 1 Patinack Turnbull Stakes at Flemington October 4.

Three Internationals to fly in for Cup

Three international runners arrive in Australia at the weekend for the $5.65 million Emirates Melbourne Cup on November 4.

Amazing line up of talent to perform at the Chairman’s Dinner

The Victoria Racing Club is delighted to announce an amazing line up of talent to perform at the Chairman’s Dinner at Flemington on Thursday October 30, including American music icon and country music superstar, Kenny Rogers, and 'King of Comedy' multi award winning performer, Jerry Lewis.

O'Brien duo head order of entry as stable gets AQIS clearance

New Emirates Melbourne Cup favourite Septimus and stablemate Honolulu are guaranteed a run in the $6.65 million race after their wins in Ireland and England at the weekend.

MYER Fashions on the Field @ Rosehill Gardens

Australia’s largest and most prestigious outdoor fashion event, the MYER Fashions on the Field 2008 National competition, kicked off on Saturday at Sydney’s Rosehill Gardens' MYER Mad about the Hat Day.

Darley renews Australian Cup sponsorship

International breeding group DARLEY has renewed its sponsorship of the Group 1 $1,005,000 DARLEY Australian Cup for a further three years.

Septimus escapes Cup penalty

rish stayer Septimus has escaped a penalty for the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup after his impressive win in the Irish St Leger at The Curragh, at the weekend.

Septimus races strongly into Cup calculations

Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has declared the $5.65m Emirates Melbourne Cup “a definite possibility” after Septimus scored the easiest of wins in the Irish Field St Leger at The Curragh.

Singleton eyes Cup Joy

Aptly-named Tuesday Joy tightened two points into $13 in Emirates Melbourne Cup markets after winning the Group 2 Stock Stakes at Moonee Valley.

Makybe Diva statue unveiled at Flemington

Melbourne Cup hero Makybe Diva has been honoured by a life-size statue at Flemington.

O’Brien leaves six in Cup field

Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien still has six runners in the $5.65 million Emirates Melbourne Cup on November 4 after first acceptances were taken.

Hussler charges towards Cup glory

Newly crowned Horse of the Year Weekend Hussler continued his charge towards the Emirates Melbourne Cup after an emphatic win in the $500,000 Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington on September 6.

2008 Spring Fashion Lunch

Yesterday over 800 fabulously dressed ladies and gentleman arrived at the Flemington Spring Fashion Lunch.

Racing Greats to take the Emirates Melbourne Cup on the road

With only eight weeks remaining until the Melbourne Cup Carnival begins, the Victoria Racing Club today announced the official ambassadors for the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour.

World's best trio head Cup Weights

The three horses responsible for the best staying performances in the world over the past twelve months head the weights for the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) and Caulfield Cup (2400m).

Japanese horses out of the Cup

Quarantine requirements have ruled out Japanese horses competing in this year’s Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Phar Lap's Melbourne Cup trophy found?

One of Australia’s most coveted sporting trophies, Phar Lap’s 1930 Melbourne Cup, lost for at least six decades, has possibly been located after a three-year investigation.

Seven inductees for Hall of Fame

Melbourne Cup winning jockey Damien Oliver and trainer David Hayes are among the seven 2008 inductees into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.

VRC to honour racing legend at Flemington

The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) will unveil a statue of Melbourne Cup legend Makybe Diva, commissioned by the Victorian Government and the VRC, at its next racemeeting Decjuba Girls Day Out at Flemington on Saturday, September 6.

Makybe Diva has given birth to second foal

Triple Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva has given birth to her second foal.

Patinack Farm's "Awesome Foursome" at Flemington

Patinack Farm’s aim to be a leader in thoroughbred racing in Australia has been further enhanced with the announcement that the “new face” of breeding and racing has entered into a partnership with the Victoria Racing Club (VRC).

Carnival General Admission Tickets On Sale Now

General Admission tickets for all four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival on sale now.