As Melbourne Cup gambles go, it was a big one. West Australian jockey Mark Zahra had the opportunity to make it two in a row atop last year’s winner Gold Trip.
The proud parents of Mark Zahra, the WA jockey who rode Without A Fight to victory in the Melbourne Cup, popped the champagne in Perth after watching their son cross the finish line at Flemington.
Caleb Runciman
WA-born jockey Mark Zahra’s back-to-back Melbourne Cup win has seen one lucky local punter turn $2 into more than $100,000.
Dylan Caporn
WA-born Mark Zahra’s reputation as one of Australia’s best big-race riders received another boost after his Melbourne Cup triumph, writes The West’s racing expert Jay Rooney.
Jay Rooney
For Mark Zahra, the shock decision to jump from 2022 winner Gold Trip to Without a Fight paid off remarkably as the WA jockey claimed back-to-back Melbourne Cup victories.
The drinks are flowing and the horses are running as thousands of punters swarm Ascot Racecourse for the 2023 Lexus Melbourne Cup.
Without A Fight has won the 2023 Melbourne Cup, as WA jockey Mark Zahra claims back-to-back victories in the race that stops the nation.
A family of mostly West Australians will live their racing dream when their consistent galloper Kalapour runs in Tuesday’s $8 million Melbourne Cup.
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Willie Mullins has a strong Melbourne Cup hand with favourite Vauban and well-backed stablemate Absurde in the running to win the $8 million feature.
Shayne Hope
Legendary jockey Damien Oliver’s final Melbourne Cup mount Alenquer faces re-inspection by vets before a late decision on his start in Tuesday’s iconic Flemington race.
Ernie Manning
Ahead of Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup, The West Australian has you covered with expert tips, a form guide for all 24 runners, a free sweepstakes poster and more.
Ahead of the race that stops the nation, The West Australian’s racing writer Jay Rooney gives a final word on each of the 24 runners in Tuesday’s field. READ THE ALL-IMPORTANT FORM GUIDE.
Legendary WA jockey Damien Oliver’s final Melbourne Cup ride is under a cloud, with Alenquer facing a vet inspection on the eve of the race that stops a nation.
Ahead of the race that stops the nation, The West Australian’s racing experts have revealed which horse they are backing to win the Melbourne Cup, as well as a second and third finish plus a roughie.
In the world of racing, it’s the horses who are the biggest celebrities on the ground, outshining the most famous of visiting movie and music stars to knock back champagne in the marquees.
Damien Oliver has barely had a moment to reflect on his extraordinary career in the saddle ahead of his final Melbourne Cup run.
Champion WA-born jockey Damien Oliver’s 2002 Melbourne Cup win on Media Puzzle is one of the sporting world’s most emotional chapters of triumph in the face of tragedy.
Kris Lees's Kalapour has won the Lexus Archer Stakes under legendary jockey Damien Oliver to earn a ticket into the $8 million Melbourne Cup.
Legendary WA jockey Damien Oliver will end one of the most decorated careers in Australian racing at the end of this year, finishing up in his home State.
Jake Santa Maria
The fairweather animal lovers who get fired up about the cruelty of racing during the Melbourne Cup are infuriating and the hypocrisy kills me.
Kate Emery
The post-race antics have kicked off at Melbourne Cup celebrations in Perth, with police running to break up a brawl outside Ascot Racecourse.
Claire Sadler
From WAGs to sporting greats, celebrities, models and racing royalty, here are the most talked-about looks from Flemington.
There’s plenty to enjoy on and off the track at the Melbourne Cup. Here are 10 things to keep an eye out for.
Steve Butler
