The 2025 Melbourne Cup has arrived, with a strong field of 24 horses from all corners of the globe to contest the $10m race that stops the nation.

A respected voice in the game with three horses in the field, has dished out some brutal assessments of several runners.

Leading female jockey Jamie Melham made history three weeks ago and will be out to do so again on the ten-year anniversary of a special moment in the sport.

Meanwhile, a legendary UK trainer could achieve a supremely rare feat if he’s finally able to break his Melbourne Cup duck.

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No trainer has a better hand in this afternoon’s Melbourne Cup than Chris Waller.

The country’s leading trainer will have five horses fly the flag at 3pm (AEDT), including market fancies Bucka

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