We are just looking to the ones who are trained overseas and there are ten this year.

A look at some of the historical precedents around the Melbourne Cup

Having chased the Melbourne Cup dream for 20 years, Brian Ellison believes he finally has the horse to do the job.

Internationally bred runners again dominate the 165th Melbourne Cup field with the Joseph O’Brien trained Al Riffa heading the weights with a hefty 59kg.

After searching back through many articles and statistics for the Melbourne Cup we have discovered this little "System" which has a pretty good strike rate for selecting the best Melbourne Cup chances each year.

Pride Of Jenni has run her rivals ragged in winning a second Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington.

In-form combination take out Victoria Derby.

Victorian filly tightens grip on Oaks favouritism with dominant win.

Back to listed grade has Williams ride ready for action.

Mark Zahra has strong rides in the three Group 1’s on Victoria Derby Day at Flemington.

Trainer Nick Ryan is hoping for luck to fall his way on Victoria Derby Day at Flemington.

After a meeting at the track two days earlier, thoroughbred action is back in Launceston on Friday night.

Leading trainer Ciaron Maher will launch a three-pronged attack on Saturday’s (1 November) G1 Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington with his young stayer Observer the top pick and clear-cut favourite.

Sayedaty Sadaty has provided Ciaron Maher with a third Bendigo Cup win in the past four years.