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Oliver's surprising revelation on final Cup day
The 2023 Melbourne Cup was champion jockey Damien Oliver's last, but he revealed how close he came to not making it there at all.
'Heartbreaking' reality of Cup bridesmaid's awful habit
Soulcombe hammered home to finish second in the Melbourne Cup. But it was a repeat of its biggest failing at the start that raised questions.
Heavily backed horse tipped to beat favourite
It's the biggest day on the Australian racing calendar and the one time where most of the population puts on a tip. So who will win?
The 'sign' that led legendary jockey to retirement call
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has announced she will retire from horse racing at the end of this season.
Star jockey's lucky escape after startling horse
Michelle Payne has had a close shave, escaping serious injury after being kicked in the face by a horse.
Champion jockey fined over response to Meech axing
Brae Sokolski's stunning decision to drop Linda Meech has been slammed by a former Melbourne Cup-winning jockey.
Michelle Payne fined $1k over Twitter post
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has been hit with a $1000 fine for a comment made on social media.
Michelle Payne cites illness for incident at media function in England
Michelle Payne is reported to have stormed out of a media function in England after telling Shergar Cup organisers she was unwell.
'You look for everything to keep weight down'
Michelle Payne's father has spoken of his daughter's efforts to stay at the top as a jockey, and her punishment for taking a banned substance
Payne banned from riding for 4 weeks
Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michele Payne has been banned from riding for 4 weeks after a Racing Victoria stewards hearing found her guilty of taking a banned appetite surpressant.