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The history of the Race That Stops a Nation is replete with all manner of arcane facts. Some of these are historically significant, but most of what follows focuses on the lighter side of the events of the Melbourne Cup, in order to keep racing fun. Read this Melbourne Cup Trivia and see if you're ready for the big race
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Selecting the winner of the Melbourne Cup is one of the most challenging punts in Thoroughbred racing, as staying horses have few opportunities to display form, while a 24-horse field further complicates the picture. Here are our five selections for the biggest event of the year
With a large field, capped at 24 horses, the Melbourne Cup 2020 is a true challenge for punters. Looking for any edge, punters often examine statistics from past Melbourne Cups - so here are some of the statistical data for your perusal
The Melbourne Cup is the rare Thoroughbred race for many reasons. It is a cultural event like few others and many people who would never entertain the thought of betting on a horse race otherwise will punt the Melbourne Cup. Here are some basic strategies
Melbourne Cup. The race that stops the nation. The Melbourne Cup has become a global event since 1993 with international horses now competing to win the big prize money on offer. View all the Melbourne Cup winners and results since the first cup in 1861 when the famous Archer won.
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