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Sons And Lovers did best of the five Joseph O’Brien runners by finishing fourth

From Alice Springs to a hospital bed, to the winners’ stall of the Melbourne Cup: Ethan Brown is glad he stayed in the saddle.

Integral to the champion trainer’s historic feat was a horse he bought from King Charles III for an estimated $4 million – Point Of Law – who the monarch did not let go easily.

Point Of Law, the horse previously owned by King Charles, stormed home on the final straight to win the Melbourne Cup.

The 2026 Melbourne Cup was over before it even began for one runner, while another couldn't emulate his namesake's story, as celebrities stole the show on and off the course. Here's the quick hits from the 2026 Melbourne Cup.

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.

Bec and Chris Judd can add one more trophy to the mantelpiece: the Melbourne Cup.

Robbie Williams was in full flight before the big race, performing for the punters 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.

The standout fashion moments you need to see from this year’s Melbourne Cup.

Ciaron Maher takes the Melbourne Cup trifecta as Point of Law wins at Flemington after an incredible front-running effort from Royal Supremacy.

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

Point of Law ridden by Ethan Brown has won Australia's "race that stops a nation".

The official finishing order for the Melbourne Cup, run over 3200 metres at Flemington. It was a triumph for trainer Ciaron Maher who, in an historic result, prepared the place-getters.

Race favourite Point Of Law runs down Royal Supremacy to lead a trifecta for trainer Ciaron Maher in the 2026 Melbourne Cup. Find out where every horse finished in the 166th Melbourne Cup.

Sam Kelt said he couldn't describe how he was feeling in a way 'you can put in the paper'.

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Thousands of racing fans have descended on Flemington Racecourse in their finest to watch the race that stops a nation.

The Victorian government approves plans for a new suburb in Ballarat for 13,000 residents. It will include four schools.

Chris Waller explains the mistake that led to Asterix being scratched from the Melbourne Cup in disappointing scenes for owners. Follow live.

Point Of Law won the Melbourne Cup, Robbie Williams played his hits and 97,112 punters flocked to Flemington to watch it all unfold. Relive the action here.

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.

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.

Limerick businessman bets big on 9/1 Hopewell Rock

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Williams briefly recalled his wild child days when appearing at Flemington Racecourse on Monday ahead of his Melbourne Cup performances.

Insiders share the one big rule for style success at Flemington.

Trustyourinstinct and last year’s runner-up Goodie Two Shoes represent owner JP McManus in Flemington highlight

Chief racing writer Danny Russell shares his tips for this year's Melbourne Cup.

A local cricket club in the south-western suburbs has expressed dismay after its turf pitch was destroyed by suspected vandals on e-bikes.

The Irish sent shockwaves through a packed Call of the Card luncheon on Monday, splashing out $1 million on Hopewell Rock to win almost $10 million if the highly rated import salutes in the Melbourne Cup.

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.

According to the Transport Accident Commission, 220 lives have been lost on Victorian roads so far this year.

Two men are dead after a car and a motorbike collided in Melbourne's south-east.

Thirty years ago this week, the brilliant galloper Saintly won the Melbourne Cup to give Bart Cummings his 10th victory in the race that stops the nation.

A strong field of Australian hopefuls and international raiders is preparing for the race that stops the nation on Tuesday.

One council has backflipped on its decision to axe a free street party permit program, but the process is under review in another local government area.

Ahead of the Lexus Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, keep up to date with our Cup Carnival tipster David Gately, who shares his thoughts and analysis for the race that stops the nation at Flemington.

Injured jockey Harry Coffey is sweating on last-minute medical clearance to take his place in Tuesday’s $10.2 million Melbourne Cup.

A suburban theatre company has been left with a half-empty theatre after being catfished by someone claiming to represent a Melbourne church.

The prime minister has ridden out plenty of political turbulence before, but now economic headwinds are being compounded by growing frustration within his own ranks.

The Melbourne Cup is almost upon us, and this is the easiest and best way to organise your office sweep. Enter the player names, get your picks and watch the race. Easy.

A house party at Hampton Park has exploded into chaos, with properties and cars damaged by gatecrashers.

The leading chances for the great race have enjoyed mixed fortunes at the barrier draw. Explore our interactive form guide to all the horses et to line up in the 166th Melbourne Cup.

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The Melbourne Cup field changes again, with international challenger Defiantly ruled out of the race after failing a vet inspection on Derby Day.

Ten people have been injured in a mini-van crash on King Island in Bass Strait, with three flown to Melbourne hospitals.

There’s a cosy retro hideaway cafe, a second location of a popular south-east sandwich deli, and a hard-to-find bakery with Paris-meets-Tokyo style.

Sport demands we pick a side. The arts, however, strive to find the things that bind us, despite our differences.

Bespoke self-erasing apps and encrypted networks have turned serious violence into cheap contracts, leaving burns victims, bungled targets and disposable teens in their wake.

From houses with a Japanese-tiled heated pool and spa to Moroccan tiles and a teriyaki grill, these are some our favourite architect-designed homes for sale right now.

While most people who give blood might visit a handful of donation centres in their life, Trevor Bergman has gone above and beyond by donating at every blood bank in the country.

A cornerstone of Mike Bush’s strategy to tackle organised crime will be cracking the encrypted apps used by the cartels to recruit, order gangland hits, and task kids to do firebombings.

In some spots, the cost to buy a typical house has dropped by double digits, while first home buyers are propping up the more affordable areas.

Thieves have swiped $20,000 worth of premium beef from Basq Essendon Fields, a steakhouse in Melbourne.

Victorian police have identified multiple online usernames suspected of ordering crimes including alleged firebombings and extortions across Melbourne.

The final field for the race that stops a nation is anything but settled as Racing Victoria enforces safety protocols.

Max Gawn is keen for Brisbane premiership coach Chris Fagan to join the Demons.