Flemington Racecourse and Victoria Racing Club

14/10/2026

A fresh take on racewear!

The Remix presented by Rack It Club is the newest addition to Fashions on the Field, debuting on TAB Champions Stakes Day, Saturday 7 November.

Lexus Australia Rack It Club

13/10/2026

🏆 “Am I the winner? Am I the winner?”

Fifteen years on, Christophe Lemaire still remembers the disbelief of winning the 2011 Lexus Melbourne Cup aboard Dunaden in one of the closest finishes in the race’s history. 🏇

Edging out Red Cadeaux by a nose, Lemaire’s victory was a moment of precision, teamwork and pure emotion with the result taking more than five minutes to confirm.

Now, as he prepares to return to Flemington, the memories of that unforgettable day live on. ✨

Fifteen years after one of the most extraordinary finishes in Melbourne Cup history, Christophe Lemaire remembers the precision, teamwork and emotion behind Dunaden’s unforgettable 2011 victory.

13/10/2026

The field for the 166th Lexus Melbourne Cup is taking shape, with 58 contenders remaining after second declarations were announced today.

With defending champion Half Yours, 2025 placegetter Middle Earth and 2024 winner Knight’s Choice still in contention, the road to Cup glory is heating up.

Just three weeks to go until the race that stops a nation. 🏆

58 horses remain in the running for this year's 166th running of the Group 1 $10.2 million Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) after second declarations were announced today.

13/10/2026

58 horses. One coveted Cup.

The field for the 166th Lexus Melbourne Cup is taking shape, with 58 contenders remaining after second declarations were announced today.

Defending champion Half Yours, 2025 placegetter Middle Earth and 2024 winner Knight’s Choice still in contention, the road to Cup glory is heating up.

Just three weeks to go until the race that stops a nation 🏆

13/10/2026

In 2021, James McDonald etched his name into Melbourne Cup history aboard Verry Elleegant, delivering an unforgettable victory in the race that stops a nation. 🏇✨
We caught up with James to relive the emotion, the excitement and what it meant to win the Lexus Melbourne Cup.

🎤 Hear it from the champion himself.

13/10/2026

In 2021, James McDonald etched his name into Lexus Melbourne Cup history aboard Verry Elleegant, delivering an unforgettable victory in the race that stops a nation.

We caught up with James to relive the emotion, the excitement and what it meant to win the Lexus Melbourne Cup.

🎤 Hear it from the champion himself.

11/10/2026

🏆✨ MELBOURNE CUP STYLE GUIDE

Your ultimate guide to dressing for the race that stops a nation. From statement looks and sharp tailoring to standout millinery and finishing touches, discover the inspiration for your perfect Melbourne Cup Day look. 🐎💫

It’s time to dress for the big day.

11/10/2026

The WA team came, conquered and have their eyes set on more 👀🏆

Cosmic Crusader’s Group 1 TAB Turnbull Stakes win at Flemington was worth the trip across the Nullarbor. And with more elite targets in sight, the best could be yet to come.

TAB

09/10/2026

🏇 A century of Phar Lap.

Born 100 years ago, Phar Lap rose from an unremarkable c**t to become one of Australia’s greatest racing legends winning 37 races from 51 starts and capturing the nation’s imagination along the way.

From his unforgettable 1930 Melbourne Cup triumph to his enduring place in Australian racing history, the legend of Phar Lap lives on. ❤️

100 years on, the heart of Phar Lap still beats strong.

Australian racing has seen champions come and go in the last century, yet Phar Lap still stands above them all.