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Green Moon Pulls Melbourne Cup Upset

Green Moon Pulls Melbourne Cup Upset

Green Moon upstaged the two most recent winners of the Emirates Melbourne Cup (Aus-I) when he captured this year's edition of "the race that stops a nation" Nov. 6 at Flemington Racecourse.

 Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Americain, Dunaden to Meet in Melbourne Cup

A competitive field of 24 is set for the Emirates Melbourne Cup (Aus-I), including the event's two most recent winners, French stayers Americain and Dunaden, who will square off in Australia's greatest race Nov. 6.

 Sunday, November 04, 2012
Melbourne Cup Fighting For Attention in America

Melbourne Cup Fighting For Attention in America

In most years, the Emirates Melbourne Cup (Aust-I) occurs only three days after the Breeders' Cup World Championships, allowing the world's richest handicap race to stay fresh in the minds of American and European racing fans. This year, there are 10 days between the two events.

 Thursday, November 01, 2007

First Batch of Shippers Arrive for Melbourne Races

The Victoria Racing Club of Melbourne, Australia received its first taste of international flavor Oct. 4 when the initial batch of overseas feature-race entrants arrived at Melbourne International Airport.

 Thursday, October 05, 2006