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Quarantine requirements have ruled out Japanese horses competing in this year’s Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Phar Lap's Melbourne Cup trophy found?

One of Australia’s most coveted sporting trophies, Phar Lap’s 1930 Melbourne Cup, lost for at least six decades, has possibly been located after a three-year investigation.

Seven inductees for Hall of Fame

Melbourne Cup winning jockey Damien Oliver and trainer David Hayes are among the seven 2008 inductees into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.

VRC to honour racing legend at Flemington

The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) will unveil a statue of Melbourne Cup legend Makybe Diva, commissioned by the Victorian Government and the VRC, at its next racemeeting Decjuba Girls Day Out at Flemington on Saturday, September 6.

Makybe Diva has given birth to second foal

Triple Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva has given birth to her second foal.

Patinack Farm's "Awesome Foursome" at Flemington

Patinack Farm’s aim to be a leader in thoroughbred racing in Australia has been further enhanced with the announcement that the “new face” of breeding and racing has entered into a partnership with the Victoria Racing Club (VRC).

Late Entry for 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup lifts entry total to 297

French stayer Orion Star has been nominated as a Late Entry for the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup lifting the total entry to 297

Carnival General Admission Tickets On Sale Now

General Admission tickets for all four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival on sale now.