Crown managed to land the newly appointed US ambassador to Australia for Flemington’s day of days.

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

Australia kick off a four-Test tour of the UK this weekend against England. Here are five burning questions about the month ahead.

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 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.

A tearaway Royal Supremacy gapped the field, leaving jockey Ethan Brown with a decision to make aboard Point of Law. We break down the race and how the boy from Alice Springs delivered.

Conflict in Saudi Arabia has led to the postponement of the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign.

The security situation across the Middle East has forced the AFC to delay the tournament, which was due to kick off in January in Saudi Arabia, for 12 months. The implications for the Socceroos are enormous.

Ethan Brown reflects on his journey back from a horrific race fall in 2023 to claiming the Melbourne Cup with Point Of Law.

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.

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.