Note: The race is 11/04/08 in Australia at approximately 3:00pm. This translates to 11/03/08 in the US at approximately 11:00pm EST.
Shocking held off Crime Scene to win the 2009 Melbourne Cup by a half length at Flemington Racecourse in Australia. Mourilyan was third and favorite Viewed finished 7th. Get the results and US pay-offs here.
Shocking held off Crime Scene to win the 2009 Melbourne Cup by a half length at Flemington Racecourse in Australia. Mourilyan was third and favorite Viewed finished 7th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
The $5 million (Australian) Emirates Melbourne Cup (G1) on the first Tuesday in November is the world's most famous 2 mile race, and is known as the "Race That Stops a Nation." Here is an overview of the history of the race. Entries for the 2009 running on will be out on Saturday November 1st.
Everything you could want to know about the race from who is running to history.
All the horses running where each horse name links to a form guide (past performances) and other info for that horse. Should be online once entries are closed.
With jockey, trainer, owner, and winning time for each year. Many of the horses also link to profiles as well.
Longshot Viewed got the lead in the stretch and held off the late close of Bauer to win the 2008 Melbourne Cup. It was a record 12th Melbourne Cup win for his trainer Bart Cummings, who won his first in 1965. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Because the pools are not linked, the pay-offs in the US can be very different from the ones in Austalia. This year, Viewed was an even bigger longshot in the US and payed HUGE. Get the US pay-offs and a link to the Austalian pay-offs here.
Longshot Efficient rallied down the center of the course from far back to win the 2007 Melbourne Cup over Purple Moon and Mahler. He became the first Victoria Derby winner in 50 years to also win the Cup and was the third Melbourne Cup winner for owner Lloyd Williams. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
An overview of the history and importance of the Melbourne Cup and a look at the entries for the 2007 running.
Makybe Diva with Glen Boss up wins.
The 7-year-old mare won the 2 mile race against the boys for the third consecutive year in 2005, something no other horse has ever done before.
Latest news releases, photo gallery, facts/trivia, background, etc.
A look at the history of Australia's biggest race of the year, first run in 1861.
Interesting trivia about the Melbourne Cup.
A look back at the various trophies used over the years at the Melbourne Cup up to the current three-handled one.
Lots of info including free program pages with past performances when available, handicapping contest, trivia, analysis of contenders, and where to wager in the US. Photos and possibly video after the race is over. Aimed at the US simulcast market.
Excellent daily news source plus lots of special info for the Spring Carnival.
A fun book that will give you a better chance of picking the winner; and enthrall, regale and entertain you with some wonderful stories about our legendary Melbourne Cup.
By Max Hitchins, author of "Fact, Fiction, and Fables about the Cup" is an e-book which claims to give you the best chance of picking the winner in this tough race.
Host track of the Melbourne Cup. Includes tons of info about the track and the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
A nice overview from Larry Rivera the About.com guide to Australia for Visitors.
A ton of information about the carnival including accomodations, transportation, maps, and more.
Turf section of this excellent Australian news source is up to date and comprehensive.
Search all the online news sources for Melbourne Cup articles. Nice fast service which turns up some interesting articles.
Late breaking Australian racing news.
An interesting article about the Melbourne Cup from Highflyer International.
Another nice look at the history of the Melbourne Cup from the State Library of New South Wales.
Official website for racing in Victoria which includes the Melbourne Cup and the Spring Carnival. Lots of good info here.
