Twilight Payment takes out Melbourne Cup
Twilight Payment has won with an extraordinary front-running performance at Flemington.
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Tragedy as Melbourne Cup horse dies
The Melbourne Cup has been rocked after a horse broke down and was put into an ambulance.
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As it happened: Twilight Payment wins 2020 Melbourne Cup
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Three names stand out as real threats to take out the prestigious Melbourne Cup.
Michael Guerin: My top picks for Melbourne Cup
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The 2020 Melbourne Cup is almost here and this year it will look a little different.
Crushing Melbourne Cup blow - no crowds
Melbourne Cup carnival will be held behind closed doors with no crowds.
Aussie tradition that confuses the world
"Straightforward" Aussie tradition that the rest of the world is baffled over.
Melbourne Cup punter dumped moments before $793k win
Kenny's date was coming to a sad end on Melbourne Cup day. Then he won $793k.
Nup to the Cup: Proof the race didn't stop the nation
Attendance on the racetrack and TV ratings took a massive dip.
Melbourne Cup punter turns $10 into $800k
Some punters were feeling just as good as champion jockey Craig Williams.
Melbourne Cup: Kiwi jockey banned, fined
Melbourne Cup engulfed in drama with leading Kiwi jockey at the heart of the controversy.
Melbourne Cup: Aussies back on top in great race
The race that stops a nation needed a local fairytale.
In pictures: Races descend into debauchery after Melbourne Cup
High police presence couldn't stop the Melbourne Cup antics as shirts and shoes come off.
Focus: Auckland's biggest Melbourne Cup day party at Ellerslie Racecourse
Aucklanders embraced the sunshine and dressed to impress at the biggest Melbourne Cup day party at Ellerslie Racecourse. Video / Leon Menzies / Michael Craig
'Robbed': Australia reacts to Cup farce
Protests were predicted at this year's Melbourne Cup but not this kind.
'Sad story': Melbourne Cup marred by horse's horror injury
The horse that ran last at the Melbourne Cup has suffered a suspected cracked pelvis.
2019 Melbourne Cup: How they finished
Racing fans can breathe again after the race that stops a nation's thrilling conclusion.
Jockeys sent text message 'warning' hours before Melbourne Cup
Melbourne Cup jockeys received a text message from racing stewards hours before the race.
Melbourne Cup: Protest over messy final stretch changes result
There were claims of a robbery at the Melbourne Cup after a thrilling finish.
All signs point to one Melbourne Cup horse
Local experts have analysed the Melbourne Cup field to come up with their favourite.
Melbourne Cup live: The race is on!
All the latest news from Flemington and beyond ahead of the race that stops two nations.
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The royal model headed for the Melbourne Cup
The royal is planning to trot out a colourful ensemble at the event.
All you need to know for today's Melbourne Cup
The ultimate form guide for the race that stops a nation.
'No horsing around' - Internal Affairs issues warning over office sweepstakes
People organising the office Melbourne Cup sweepstake today have been given a warning.
Want to pick a Melbourne Cup winner? Here are your five best bets
It is the one day when many Kiwis want the answer to the same question: Who wins the Cup?
Meet the jockey chasing history at the Melbourne Cup
Damian Lane's gut tells him Mer De Glace can give him a special place in racing history.
How new film Ride Like a Girl runs over everyday sexism
Rachel Griffiths wanted to make a film about models but then she met Michelle Payne.
Depressing admission about horse's death
The owner of the horse that died at the Melbourne Cup has broken his silence.
Comment: The truth about the horse that died
We heard the angry mob, but the silence of others spoke volumes about The Cliffsofmoher.