Knight’s Choice has won the Melbourne Cup in a massive boilover, prevailing in a photo finish from Japanese raider Warp Speed.

While luck can never be guaranteed in the betting circle, the weather is definitely on the punters’ side for the 164th Melbourne Cup.

Nine years after trailblazer Michelle Payne became the first woman to ride a Melbourne Cup winner, a record contingent of four female jockeys will attempt to become the second to claim Australia’s most prestigious horse race.

Irish trainer Willie Mullins will seek an elusive first Melbourne Cup victory in Australia’s most famous race.

Grants Betting Sports City branch in Suva is seeing a slower-than-usual turnout for Melbourne Cup betting this year, according to branch manager Elishma Narayan.

As excitement builds for the Melbourne Cup, Tamavua resident Vikash Rameshwar shared that when placing a bet, it’s not only about picking the best horse; the jockey matters just as much.

Melbourne Cup contender Jan Brueghel has been ruled out of the $8.5 million race, with connections stunned by Racing Victoria stewards’ decision to withdraw the Irish horse.

Three horses involved in yesterday’s Melbourne Cup have reportedly pulled up lame following the event, including a previous winner of the race that stops a nation.

Without A Fight has won the Melbourne Cup.

The winners of this year’s Melbourne Cup is set to claim a substantial cash prize of $FJD11m which is equivalent to $AUD8 million.

After the shock scratching of promising Melbourne Cup roughie Cleveland on Monday, the reason for the withdrawal has now been revealed.

Punters are buzzing with anticipation as they eagerly count down the hours leading up to the Melbourne Cup this afternoon.