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In-form trainer Mitchell Pateman has yet another carnival prospect on his hands.

RACINGPremiumProfit Motive cashes in with Burgess Queen rout

In-form trainer Mitchell Pateman has yet another carnival prospect on his hands with Profit Motive annihilating her Listed $125,000 Burgess Queen Stakes (1400m) opposition at Ascot.

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Ethan Brown, Ben Melham and Harry Coffey.

RACINGPremium‘Don't wake me up’: What the jockeys said after the Cup

From utter disbelief to pure disappointment... here’s how each jockey summed up their efforts in the Melbourne Cup.

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Winning jockey Ethan Brown and trainer Ciaron Maher celebrate after Point Of Law’s victory.

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‘It’s unbelievable’: Point Of Law snares emphatic Cup win

Ciaron Maher has become the first trainer in the 166-year history of the Melbourne Cup to train the trifecta with his horses, led by winner Point Of Law, fighting out the finish of Australia’s most famous race.

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Amelia's Affair ridden by Damian Lane wins Race 1 on Melbourne Cup day at Flemington.

RACINGWA horse could be in line for Golden Slipper after debut win

A WA-owned horse could be in line for a start in next year’s Golden Slipper after a striking debut win at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day.

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William Pike salutes on Beach Pad in Race 5 at Flemington.

RACINGWizard’s ‘absolute genius’ ride on Melbourne Cup Day

William Pike has been hailed an “absolute genius” after landing an early blow on Melbourne Cup Day, steering home the WA-owned Beach Pad to win at Flemington.

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Four Australian-bred horses are out to defend the country’s most prestigious racing crown in the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday.

RACINGVideoPremiumThe Aussies who can stave off Melbourne Cup invaders

Four Australian-bred horses are out to defend the country’s most prestigious racing crown in the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. 

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UK horse racing heavyweight J P McManus threw around massive money at Monday’s Melbourne Cup Call Of The Card.

RACINGPremiumMajor horse owner unleashes on rival to win Melbourne Cup

UK horse racing heavyweight J P McManus threw around massive money at Monday’s Melbourne Cup Call Of The Card, backing a rival horse to beat his own for almost $10 million.

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The Ciaron Maher-trained Melbourne Cup runner Royal Supremacy.

RACINGPremiumHOT OR NOT: Melbourne Cup edition

Who’s hot and who’s not ahead of this year’s Melbourne Cup? Racing expert Hayden King assesses the big talking points as we approach the big race.

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William Pike riding Cosmic Crusader last week.

RACINGVideoPremiumWA bookie holds most money on Pike for Melbourne Cup

Punters are rallying behind William Pike to bring the Melbourne Cup back west, with local bookmaker TABtouch holding more bets and more total spend on his mount Zakouma than any other runner.

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Harry Coffey returns to the mounting yard after falling off Pondalowie in the TAB Empire Rose Stakes.

RACINGJockey in race against time to ride Melbourne Cup fancy

Harry Coffey is in a race against time to ride one of the Melbourne Cup fancies after a race fall at Flemington on Saturday.

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Chad Schofield riding Skyhook win Race 8 Asahi Super Dry Golden Eagle.

RACINGPremiumSheza Alibi horror show presents $10 million race to Skyhook

A Golden Eagle horror show for hot favourite Sheza Alibi has presented the race to Skyhook, who claimed an upset triumph in the Group 1 $10 million feature at Randwick.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31: James McDonald celebrates after riding Stormy Marco to victory in the Howden Victoria Derby and Lady Shenandoah to victory in the TAB Empire Rose Stakes during Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on October 31, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

RACINGPremiumMcDonald’s delivery: Champion hoop takes four on Derby Day

Champion jockey James McDonald has done it again on Derby Day at Flemington, taking home four of the last five races and the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) aboard Stormy Marco.

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