RacingRacing: Preferment holds the fortPreferment continues his preparation for the Melbourne Cup with a strong win in the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington.04 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelMelbourne: All a flutterThousands of Kiwis cross the Tasman to see the Melbourne Cup each November. Ewan McDonald went to see why.11 Aug 03:00 AM
SportMelbourne Cup pays visit to Mongolian KhanThe Melbourne Cup tour has taken place in New Zealand this week and "the Cup" paid a visit to leading Kiwi contender Mongolian Khan at the Cambridge stable of Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman. Source: NZTMTube/YoutubeWatch24 Jul 02:47 AM
New ZealandRacing prize riding highA select audience with a head for heights got a close-up view of the Melbourne Cup as it was taken around Auckland's Sky Tower Skywalk yesterday.21 Jul 05:00 PM
RacingCup deaths freak tragedy, say vets<b>Shocking though the fatalities are, public need to understand that racing is natural for horses, professor says.</b>05 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Melbourne Cup's sinister aftermathNever have those opposed to horseracing had their point proved so emphatically as in yesterday's Melbourne Cup, writes Sally Hibbard.05 Nov 02:15 AM
RacingMelbourne Cup: Protectionist far too classyAn Australian/New Zealand victory in the A$6.2 million Melbourne Cup suddenly looked further away when German stallion Protectionist thrashed his 21 rivals at Flemington yesterday.04 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingMelbourne Cup: Dunlop overdue Cup luckThe respect among Melbourne Cup competitors was obvious 60 seconds after Protectionist defeated his A$6.2 million Melbourne Cup rivals at Flemington yesterday.04 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingRacing: Lees gains a good oneNew South Wales trainer Kris Lees didn't win the Melbourne Cup but there is no way he is going to be a loser out of the race.04 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingMelbourne Cup: Triumph and tragedyProtectionist has won the 2014 Melbourne Cup, but the favourite Admire Rakti has died after finishing last in the race.04 Nov 05:16 AM
New ZealandMelbourne Cup star picksMark Stafford from the TAB is joined by Hayley Holt from "The Crowd goes Wild", Lotto man Jordan Vandermade. and Silver Fern Kayla Cullen. They give their picks and thoughts for the Melbourne Cup.Watch03 Nov 11:52 PM
RacingMelbourne Cup: Rodd may set precedentRiding a horse for Bart Cummings in the Melbourne Cup is an honour, even for the most experienced jockey.03 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingMelbourne Cup: Admire Rakti ticks all boxesLook for the Land Of The Rising Sun to shine as the Flemington sun begins its descent this afternoon.03 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingRacing: Cavalryman faces late vet checkGodolphin's Melbourne Cup contender Cavalryman is in doubt for today's race with a leg injury.03 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingRacing: McDonald confirms ratingJames McDonald took perhaps his final step towards being a truly international jockey at the weekend and isn't quite sure he's comfortable with it.03 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingKiwis in race for Melbourne Cup gloryA New Zealand trainer in charge of three runners in today's Melbourne Cup is hoping his Kiwi galloper - owned by Manawatu dairy farmers - will go all the way.03 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionEwan McDonald: Five minutes of thundering hoovesFor those who plunge $5 into the office sweepstake every year, it is "the race that stops two nations", five minutes of thundering hooves, shimmering silks, palpitating punters.03 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingTough odds to beat for Cup's $28mKiwis punting on tomorrow's Melbourne Cup could win a nearly $28.2 million prize - if they can guess the correct order of the first 10 horses across the line.02 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleMike Dillon: Photo finishes (+race day special)Champagne, horses and hats. What’s not to love at the races, says Mike Dillon.18 Oct 09:00 PM
LifestyleDressing for the racesRacing at Ellerslie offers the perfect excuse to get dressed for the occasion.18 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleA-Z of race dayYour alphabetical guide to negotiating the course at Ellerslie.18 Oct 04:00 PM
RacingRacing: Mare's major achievementThe first Melbourne Cup to reach A$1 million was in 1985, won by former New Zealander What A Nuisance.23 Mar 03:14 PM
RacingFour horses bring $118k windfall25 years of betting on the Melbourne Cup has finally paid off for an Auckland fish shop worker who picked the first four horses over the finish line at Flemington.06 Nov 04:30 PM
RacingOliver's Melbourne Cup twistWhen you're an Australian sporting legend you walk on water - and Damien Oliver proved it yesterday on a horse called Fiorente.05 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey wins on horses, collects on pokiesThe PM began his day at the TAB yesterday and by the end of it had enjoyed two wins - one on the horses, the other on his controversial SkyCity pokies deal.05 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleMelbourne Cup day fashionThe Melbourne Cup is just as much about the fashion on the field as the fillies. Our gallery brings you the best looking ladies at gents at Flemington for race day.05 Nov 02:30 AM
RacingKiwi punters in Cup splurgeIt's billed as the race that stops Australia but in New Zealand, at least, the Melbourne Cup actually gets things going.04 Nov 04:30 PM
RacingRacing: Soccer star quit to watch CupMichael Owen looks as though he could still be striking for Manchester United, Liverpool or Real Madrid.04 Nov 04:30 PM
