Nation stops to witness racing history as Ciaron Maher becomes first trainer to win Melbourne Cup trifecta
More than 97,000 racegoers enjoyed everything Flemington had to offer today for the 166th running of the $10.2 million Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m), with the crowd of 97,112 the largest Cup Day attendance since 2016.
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day 2026: Racing highlights and results
Relive the racing highlights from Lexus Melbourne Cup Day 2026, featuring ten exciting races at Flemington.
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day Best Dressed: Personality wins the day
4 November, 2026
Maher eyes world stage with Cup winner
4 November, 2026
Nation set to stop for the 166th running of the Lexus Melbourne Cup and global superstar Robbie Williams
3 November, 2026
Cup wins makes it all worth it for Ethan Brown
3 November, 2026
Maribyrnong Plate a one-act Affair
3 November, 2026
Cup one, two, three to remarkable Maher
3 November, 2026
Zahra gets Sabaj back into the winner’s stall
3 November, 2026
Point Of Law’s path to Cup champion
3 November, 2026
30 Years Ago: Saintly’s historic triumph
3 November, 2026