Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup 2025: How to watch, prize money, weather and favourites

The race that stops the nation returns to Flemington today, with 24 local and international runners chasing a share of $10 million and a place in history. Heavy rain has set the stage for a wet and unpredictable Melbourne Cup, with favourite Half Yours looking to complete the rare Caulfield–Melbourne Cup double. The race that […]

‘Massive boost’: Inside the $468m Melbourne Cup Carnival

On the first Saturday of each November, a sea of stylish black and white racegoers descend on Flemington Racecourse. Penfolds Victoria Derby Day is the kick-off to Melbourne Cup week festivities – an annual event contributing significant revenue to the Garden State. It’s the largest major event on Victoria’s calendar – creating almost 18,000 jobs […]