The countdown to the Melbourne Cup has taken another twist, with several key contenders facing fresh veterinary scrutiny in the days leading up to final acceptances. Absurde, Flatten The Curve, Goodie Two Shoes and Interpretation are under a Melbourne Cup cloud...

They say ‘don’t bet on the weather’ but punters on this years Melbourne Cup will be doing just that with the early weather forecast for heavy rain which is set to determine the winner of this years $10m race. Rain is on the way for Melbourne’s famous first Tuesday...

Joao Moreira, widely regarded as one of the world’s elite jockeys, will return to Flemington on Tuesday in a bid to win the Melbourne Cup at the seventh attempt. The 42-year-old will partner the Chris Waller-trained outsider Land Legend, who has finished last at his...