Thousands crowd Melbourne's Flemington racecourse

Melbourne Cup goers celebrate at Flemington Racecourse under warm and sunny skies
Tens of thousands of racing crowds flock to Flemington Racecourse as Melbourne Cup day gets underway under warm, sunny skies.
In Pictures: A-listers flock to Flemington for Melbourne Cup
Racegoers arrive at Flemington Racecourse for Melbourne Cup Day. Ken MacKenzie, Chairperson of BHP with wife of 36 years Dorothee Hansen. Former AFL star Nicky Winmar and Nine’s Eddie McGuire share a laugh during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse.
Melbourne Cup goers arrive at Flemington Racecourse
While luck can never be guaranteed in the betting circle, the weather is definitely on the punters’ side for the 164th Melbourne Cup. The gates have opened at Flemington, with fans racing to stake their claim on a prime position on the rails and other vantage points around the racecourse.
Stunned silence at Flemington over Melbourne Cup winner
Flemington racecourse's usually loud and boisterous crowd was momentarily stunned into silence as Knight's Choice claimed the Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup 2024: Field, barrier draw for Flemington race
We are right in the thick of the Australian spring racing carnival, with the Melbourne Cup quickly approaching.
2024 Melbourne Cup tips at Flemington as Vauban and Absurde lineup in Australia
The Melbourne Cup sets off at 4am UK time on Tuesday morning as the biggest race in Australia attracts the very best with over £2.3m going to the winner. Irish trainer Willie Mullins is sending
Thousands flock to Flemington for 2024 Melbourne Cup
Thousands of excited racegoers have packed Flemington to watch rank outsider Knight's Choice win the race that stops the nation.
2024 Melbourne Cup Day tips: Who should you back in every race?
The biggest day on the Australian racing calendar is finally here! Not sure who to back? Not to worry, as we take you through the best selections and some value runners in Tuesday's 10-race card at the glorious Flemington racecourse.
Who came last in the 2024 Melbourne Cup?
A daring lead could not be held onto by Just Fine and Jye McNeil as they crossed in last place in the 2024 Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup last place 2024: Which horse finished last at Flemington?
Just Fine crossed the post last in this year's edition of the Melbourne Cup. The seven-year-old gelding from the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable raced out to a commanding lead but faded in the run home after leading for the majority of the race.
Thousands crowd Melbourne’s Flemington racecourse ahead of the Melbourne Cup
More than 90-thousand people are expected at Flemington racecourse, to witness the 164th running of the Melbourne Cup.
Knight's Choice wins 164th running of Australia's Melbourne Cup at 80-1
The Australia-trained gelding Knight's Choice has won the US$5.6 million Melbourne Cup, Australia's premier horse race at ...
Major brands dominate Melbourne Cup with Birdcage marquees
The famous Birdcage was again on display at Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup festival, which was dominated by some of the ...
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Knight's Choice Surprising Melbourne Cup Winner
Knight's Choice etched his name into Australian folklore when running out a shock winner of the Melbourne Cup (G1) Nov. 5 at ...
Celebrities dazzle in bold outfits as they descend on Flemington Racecourse ahead of 2024 Melbourne Cup
Celebrities and distinguished guests have arrived at Flemington Racecourse in their stunning ensembles as they enjoy the ...
Knight's Choice win 164th running of Australia's Melbourne Cup at 80-1
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australia-trained gelding Knight's Choice has won the 164th running of Australia's premier ...
Ronan Keating gets last laugh after Aussie fans slam Melbourne Cup performance
The 2024 Melbourne Cup was won by rank outsider Knight's Choice, with former singer on The Voice and jockey Robbie Dolan in ...