Horse Racing News

Knight's Choice has won the 2024 Melbourne Cup, defeating Warp Speed and Okita Soushi in a thrilling finish at Flemington on Tuesday afternoon.

The biggest day on the Australian racing calendar is finally here! Not sure who to back? Not to worry, as we take you through the best selections and some value runners in Tuesday's 10-race card at the glorious Flemington racecourse.

Here we are, spring has completely sprung, the air is warm and thick with the scent of the Flemington roses. It is the first Tuesday in November, which means it is time to run the Melbourne Cup around the famous 3200 metres.

Heavy favorite Thorpedo Anna won the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff by 2 1/2 lengths on Saturday at Del Mar.

Citizen Bull won the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile by 1½ lengths and Gaming was second at Del Mar on Friday, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a 1-2 finish

Saturday's $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic highlights two days of racing. Here's what to know to bet the races.

Champion jockey James McDonald has been left without a Melbourne Cup ride after dominant Cox Plate winner Via Sistina was ruled out of the race that stops the nation.

City of Troy was made the 5-2 morning-line favorite in a full field of 14 for the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday at Del Mar.

The Melbourne Cup began in 1861 and has since become Australia's most iconic horse race. Over the years, it has produced incredible moments and records. Here's a look at some of the key facts, stats, and history from the Cup's rich past.

Freehold Raceway, the oldest horse racing track in the United States, is shutting down at the end of the year.