Jockey for Melbourne Cup favourite Buckaroo Joao Moreira believes the distance was too much for his horse, while Vauban ...

However, the biggest bet of all? $5k on Just Fine at a whopping $51 — a potential $255k collect. Not bad for a day’s work.

In fact, just 32 favourites have won the Melbourne Cup since it was first run and won by the legendary Archer in 1861. That's ...

In fact, just 32 favourites have won the Melbourne Cup since it was first run and won by the legendary Archer in 1861. That's ...

Fastnet Rock will add another chapter to his extensive book of achievements should either Buckaroo or Absurde deliver a first ...