Melbourne Cup - 2nd November 2010

David & Ken's guide to the Melbourne Cup includes a History of Melbourne Cup from 1861 to last year including the mighty Pharlap. Australian certainly love their leisure. They also worship sport . Though renowned for their egalitarianism , they ar Read more..

Flemington Race Course is one of the oldest and most beautiful racetracks in the world and home to Australia's most famous horse race, the Melbourne Cup. Flemington Racecourse on the flood plain of the Salterwar or Maribyrnong River, just a few ki Read more..

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This film documents the 1896 Melbourne Cup horse race including footage of the crowd watching the race. Marius Sestier shot this film using a Lumiere Cinématographe that he balanced on a tripod to ensure the camera remained steady. This film is o Read more..

Capture the excitement of the 2010 Melbourne Cup by taking the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic inclusive package cruise to Flemington and enjoy an ideal Melbourne Cup at Flemington by the river. This cruise is ideal for groups and corporate entertai Read more..

The 2010 Melbourne Cup Carnival will celebrate 150 years of the running of the Melbourne Cup, this year with $6m in prize money and a special cup! The Emirates Melbourne Cup is more than just a horse race – it’s a 149 year-old social and cultural Read more..

Melbourne Cup Day is Australia's most famous Tuesday. It's a day when a nation stops whatever it's doing to listen to the race call, or watch the race on TV, and even those who don't usually bet buy a ticket in a sweep. At 3.20pm AEST, on the fir Read more..

Free guide to Australia's greatest race with latest Melbourne Cup News updated daily. Melbourne Cup facts & figures, race previews & form guides, how to get to Flemington and lots more. Read more..

The Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival is a period during spring in Melbourne where major Thoroughbred horse races take place. Although racing in Australia is held every day except Good Friday and Christmas Day, the group one races in Melbourne are Read more..

Free information for Melbourne racing, updated every race day. “Before you go to the track, go to the Melbourne Track Report.” This is the Melbourne Track Report - your FREE independent assessment of track conditions for Melbourne horse racing. Read more..

On radio they were asking "was there any other city in the world that turned a horse race into a public holiday?"... Melbourne did way back in 1861 and still today, the race that stops a nation, and starting to stop the world... The Melbo Read more..

Flemington Race Course managed by the Victoria Racing Club and home to the Melbourne Cup Carnival. There is no doubt that the Melbourne Cup Carnival is unique, with no other event in Australia combining history, sport, fashion and hospitality so s Read more..

The WINNER of the 2000 Melbourne Cup was Brew ridden by Kerrin McEvoy. Trainer: Mike Moroney Owner: Gurner's Bloodstock Co. Time: 3.18.68 Read more..

The WINNER of the 2001 Melbourne Cup was Ethereal ridden by Scott Seamer. Trainer: Sheila Laxon Owner: P. J. & P. M. Vela Time 3.21.08 Read more..

The WINNER of the 2002 Melbourne Cup was Media Puzzle ridden by Damien Oliver. Trainer: Dermot K. Weld Owner: Dr M. W. Smurfit, et al. Time: 3.16.97 Read more..

The WINNER of the 2003 Melbourne Cup was Makybe Diva ridden by Glen Boss. Trainer: David Hall Emily Owner: Krstina Syndicate Time 3.19.90 Read more..

The WINNER of the 2004 Melbourne Cup was Makybe Diva riddent by Glen Boss. Trainer: Lee Freedman Owner: Emily Krstina Syndicate Time 3.28.55 Read more..

The winner of the 2005 Melbourne Cup is: No: 1 : MAKYBE DIVA Jockey: Glen Boss Trainer: D. Freeman It is being called the greatest win of all time. MAKYBE DIVA has won 3 Melbourne Cup's in a row. No horse has ever acheived this feat. MAKYBE Read more..

The winner of the 2006 Melbourne Cup is: No: 2 : Delta Blues Melbourne Cup Day is Australia's most famous Tuesday. It's a day when a nation stops whatever it's doing to listen to the race call, or watch the race on TV, and even those who don't u Read more..

Efficient became the first Victoria Derby winner since the legendary Phar Lap to come back a year later and claim the Melbourne Cup. Despite poor recent form, Efficient produced a stunning finish to repel the international challenge of Purple Moon Read more..

On Tuesday 4th November 2008 VIEWED has won the $5.5 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington, giving champion trainer Bart Cummings his 12th victory in the race. Viewed, ridden by Blake Shinn, just held on to beat the English-trained Bauer in a photo- Read more..

Tuesday 3rd November 2009 SHOCKING won the $5.5 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington, giving trainer Mark Kavanaugh his first victory in the race. SHOCKING and international raider CRIME SCENE pulled away from the pack in the straight and had the r Read more..

The winner of the 150th Melbourne Cup on Tuesday 2nd November 2010.. Will be announced here as soon as the race is run Read more..

Winners of the Melbourne Cup: Stories That Stopped a Nation Stories That Stopped a Nation By Costa Rolfe, Bart Cummings (Foreword by) Publisher: Black Dog Books ISBN: 1742035132 EAN: 9781742035130 Read more..