The race that stops the nation is upon us and while jockeys are preparing their horses for the Melbourne Cup, local punters are locking in their bets.

2019 Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Danny O’Brien wants a taste of victory he had when he last won.

Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup numbers have been reduced to 23 after Point Nepean was ruled out due to an elevated blood result.

The 2022 Melbourne Cup field has been locked in with a draw barrier conducted.

A few horses set to race in the Melbourne Cup have been stopped from travelling on Australian ferry, Spirit of Tasmania.

One of the Melbourne Cup favorites, Loft, has been scratched from the race that stops the nation next Tuesday.

Four horses have guaranteed their spots in the $11 million Melbourne Cup this year which includes Caulfield Cup winner Durston, Lunar Flare, Point Nepean and current favorite Deauville Legend.

Some say one strategy when it comes to betting on the Melbourne Cup winner is simply follow where the big money is going.

Jockeys at the Melbourne Cup are paid five per cent of the total prize money of a horse for each race.

The pandemic has failed to dampen the spirits of punters on the eve of the Melbourne Cup, however, they adhered to safety protocols while visiting Grants Betting outlets in the country today.

Four of the 24 horses are expected to win tomorrow’s Melbourne Cup race.

Spanish Mission looks fit and ready for tomorrow after a light workout with jockey Craig Williams yesterday.