Now That's A Decent Proposal

Viewed's half-sister had en even closer shave than the Cup winner, writes Phil Wilkins.

Winning Treble Has Williams Stoked Up For Final Day Of Cup Week

CRAIG Williams went into yesterday's Oaks meeting with an appalling recent strike-rate but left Flemington as one of the jockeys of the carnival with a winning treble.

One Day, One Race: May The Cup Run Forever

The race that stops more than a nation is beyond fillies and fascinators. It is inscribed in Australian folklore and sporting tradition.

First Past The Pastel Post For Jen

JENNIFER Hawkins will opt for a feminine pastel-coloured frock today for the Melbourne Cup.

Prebble Seizes Cup Opportunity

Champion jockey jets in for his ride on C'est La Guerre and feels the time is right for a change of fortune, Andrew Garvey reports.

White On The Money Trackside

TODAY Tonight presenter Matthew White will celebrate a decade at Flemington today when he helps present the Melbourne Cup for Prime.

Inglis Hammers The English

IT HAD been said that England needed to put on a competitive performance against Australia in its World Cup clash at Telstra Dome last night to give the series a shot in the arm and convince everybody that any team other than the Kangaroos could win the trophy.

Whobeatyou? A Lady's Raider Steals The Derby

LADIES' day came early at Flemington yesterday. Oaks day is not until Thursday, but on the track and off it, women were in charge.