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![Jockey's gutsy call pays off for Melbourne Cup win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Jockey's gutsy call pays off for Melbourne Cup win
One of the gutsiest calls in Melbourne Cup history paid the ultimate dividend
![Live: Jockey's choice pays off for Melbourne Cup win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Live: Jockey's choice pays off for Melbourne Cup win
The field form guide and betting information for today's big race.
![How Phar Lap became a 'holy relic' in colonial Australia and New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
How Phar Lap became a 'holy relic' in colonial Australia and New Zealand
Phar Lap has occupied a unique place in the story of Australia’s and NZ's identities.
![A dummy's guide to losing money in the Melbourne Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
A dummy's guide to losing money in the Melbourne Cup
All you need to know about how to lose money today.
![Kiwi superstar jockey on riding defending Melbourne Cup champion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Kiwi superstar jockey on riding defending Melbourne Cup champion
James McDonald speaks to Michael Guerin ahead of the race that stops the nation.
![Melbourne Cup 2023: Seeing is believing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Melbourne Cup 2023: Seeing is believing
Melbourne Cup 2023's Seeing is believing promo. Video / Flemington Racecourse
![Why this Melbourne Cup win was New Zealand's greatest ever](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Why this Melbourne Cup win was New Zealand's greatest ever
It was one of the most remarkable performances in New Zealand sporting history.
![Melbourne Cup: Michael Guerin's analysis and tips of the race](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Melbourne Cup: Michael Guerin's analysis and tips of the race
What's hot and what's not at Flemington in Melbourne tomorrow.
![Suits you, madam: Waikato woman makes Melbourne Cup fashion finals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Suits you, madam: Waikato woman makes Melbourne Cup fashion finals
Waikato doggy daycare owner Anna Campbell is one of only two international finalists.
![Racing: Early Tararua interest in Melbourne Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Racing: Early Tararua interest in Melbourne Cup
Smokin' Romans, part-owned by a Dannevirke man, was seventh in the cup last year.
![Focus: Animal rights activists protesting Melbourne cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Focus: Animal rights activists protesting Melbourne cup
Animal Rights Activists have targeted bars along the Auckland waterfront where people have gathered for the Melbourne Cup. Video / Dean Purcell
!['Icy blast': Coldest Melbourne Cup in 27 years forecast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Icy blast': Coldest Melbourne Cup in 27 years forecast
Melbourne Cup expected to be 'miserable' as an 'icy blast' hits.
![Staying in the 'Paris end' of Melbourne](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Staying in the 'Paris end' of Melbourne
A stylish stay in Melbourne in the heart of the city's action.
![Superspreader fears as Melbourne Cup-winning owner catches Covid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Superspreader fears as Melbourne Cup-winning owner catches Covid
Ozzie Kheir is reportedly among those to test positive after lavish post-Cup celebrations.
![Bookie's spectacular $5.6m Melbourne Cup blunder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Bookie's spectacular $5.6m Melbourne Cup blunder
Sportsbet was convinced Incentivise would reach the post first. Oops.
![Verry Elleegant claims victory in the 2021 Melbourne Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Verry Elleegant claims victory in the 2021 Melbourne Cup
Verry Elleegant ridden by James McDonald wins the 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse. Video / Trackside
![Your ultimate Melbourne Cup form guide: Final field, odds, tips, best bets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Your ultimate Melbourne Cup form guide: Final field, odds, tips, best bets
Working from home shouldn't stop you from organising the office sweepstake.
![Attempts to avoid Melbourne Cup 'disgrace' thwarted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Attempts to avoid Melbourne Cup 'disgrace' thwarted
Almost a third of the horses that have had pre-race health checks have been flagged.
![Cup-winning Kiwi to be immortalised in town's main street](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Cup-winning Kiwi to be immortalised in town's main street
Council stumps up $155,000 for bronze casting, community to raise money for plinth.
![Victory, then death: Top racing family's Melbourne Cup ecstasy and heartbreak](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Victory, then death: Top racing family's Melbourne Cup ecstasy and heartbreak
The joy of winning will be tempered by heartache for racing's most famous family.