The Irish contingent will head home without the result they wanted, but they welcome the challenge that comes with racing against Australia’s best trainers in the Melbourne Cup.

Fundamental Nature, with cult hero jockey William Pike riding, takes out the Channel 9 Trophy on Melbourne Cup day.

Annabel and Rob Archibald claimed the $3 million Big Dance – but not with the horse that crossed the line first – after a dramatic protest result.

Shadhavar leads and gaps the field on the home straight to win the Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes on Melbourne Cup day.

Ranarsson dives in the final 50 metres to win the Amanda Elliott at Flemington.

Relive the EPIC moment Ethan Brown, Ciaron Maher and Point of Law won the 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup.

Ciaron Maher gets emotional as he pays tribute to his family, after taking the trifecta of the 2026 Melbourne Cup.

Australian captain Isaah Yeo knows all about the danger posed by his former Panthers teammate. Now, he must find a way to stop him.

Point Of Law is first past the post in thrilling Melbourne Cup finish.

Watch the last 400 metres as Point of Law storms home to win the 2026 Melbourne Cup.

Watch the last 400m of race six at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day.

Beach Pad finishes best in a tight affair in race five on Melbourne Cup day.

Peyton snatches victory from Fovea on the post in race four on Melbourne Cup day.

The Cup-winning jockey runs her eye over all the horses running in Tuesday’s race and identifies the one she thinks will stand above the rest.

Of all the cherished items in Australian sport – think the premiership trophies of the AFL and NRL or cricket’s baggy green – the Melbourne Cup is the one that is attainable to the average punter. Theoretically.

Billycart storms home from back in the field to run over the top of Mister Whiskers and win race three at Flemington.

Race two favourite Yauson emerges the winner at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day.

Josh Addo-Carr says he has “still got so much to give” to Parramatta as the Eels board considers his future after a false positive roadside drugs test.

Amelia's Affair ($8) takes out race one at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day.

The answer to the question of just how far a group of athletes and coaches could go relying almost entirely on passion was perhaps found out there on the court at the Ma On Shan Sports Centre on Sunday. It was the fourth and final stage of the Chinese Men’s Handball Super League. On the final day, Hong Kong, taking part as an invited team, narrowly beat Anhui 29-28 in the play-off for third place to secure a podium finish on their national league debut. Head coach Hui Man-pong heaped praise on...

Jacob Ramsey's red card deepens Newcastle's woes as they lose to Everton in the Premier League.

Some veteran punters like to spend hours studying the form guides, while newcomers might opt for their favourite number, silk colour, a name they like or rely on superstitions. But what does the data say? Here’s our guide to help you navigate Australia’s greatest race.

Jesus de Miguel is taken to hospital after an ugly collision with an opposition goalkeeper in the Spanish second division.

Australian Olympic swimming great Ariarne Titmus opens up on her new biography.

If you are looking for the runner that ticks every box for Tuesday’s $10 million feature, you can stop scrolling now. Ciaron Maher’s Point of Law is the one.

In the race that stops the nation, Ciaron Maher holds the strongest hand. This year he has seven starters – all of them with a chance.

The Dolphins have secured a huge coup as a flurry of their star players hit the open market, with Maroons and Samoa star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow re-signing.

South Sydney’s marquee recruit was reportedly preparing to make a World Cup cameo for Samoa. So what was he doing consorting with the Kangaroos on Monday?

The Tricolours have told Sam Walker he is free to leave after contract talks broke down. His teammates want him around for one last hurrah.

As Marnus Labuschagne flies back to Australia with his spot in the Test team hanging by a thread, the heat is batters to perform in the Sheffield Shield, as Jack Clayton has just done.