Horse Racing

Race calling legend Bruce McAvaney has picked the two horses that will give Gringotts a run for his money in the $3 million race.

Who are the riders to look out for in Tuesday’s great race? Racing writer Hayden King casts his eye over the hoops who could make the biggest impact.

EMMA FREEDMAN: Jamie Melham will ride the Melbourne Cup favourite as she leads a stable of female jockeys taking the racing world by storm.

Australia’s biggest bookmakers are wary of ‘roughies’ as Melbourne battens down for a drenching ahead of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday.

Celebrities from the world of sport and fashion, and even a touch of Hollywood, have turned heads at this year’s big racing days in Melbourne and Sydney.

The latest victory extended her unbeaten run to a perfect eight from as many starts.

Legendary broadcaster Bruce McAvaney has weighed in to one of the biggest debates around the racing calendar.

It’s action off the racetrack that shows where the war for hearts and minds is at – and Sydney is a length or two in front

EMMA FREEDMAN: She has an unblemished record and goes into the $10 million race undefeated, but there is one point during the race her rivals could take advantage.

Autumn Glow is expected to shine brightly in the $10 million Golden Eagle at Royal Randwick but if she doesn’t, Channel Seven icon Bruce McAvaney has picked another strong contender.

Champion jockey James McDonald is feeling bullish over his mount Meydaan’s Melbourne Cup chances after strong track work at Werribee. SEE THE FULL FIELD AND RIDERS

KIERSTEN DUKE: It’s the $10 million race that gives back, but the legendary trainer will be in no mood for charity on Saturday.

The horse’s connections were ‘trying to find an excuse’ but had ‘none’.

The trainer of Melbourne Cup favourite and last start Caulfield Cup winner Half Yours says he’s ‘better than ever’ as the Australian-bred horse attempts to defend an international assault on the race.

‘You got a good answer.’

The final edition of the $6m classic at Moonee Valley was one of the best in its long history.

Racing’s No.1 team will again bring viewers all the best moments from the spring.

EMMA FREEDMAN: Via Sistina can follow in a long list of great horses, as we bid farewell to one of the great race tracks on Saturday.