Nine announces landmark Melbourne Cup deal
Nine will be the home of the famous Melbourne Cup horse racing carnival after announcing a landmark broadcast deal.
Melbourne CupLatest news from the Melbourne Cup including updates on the horses, trainers and jockey, weather and racing conditions, punting tips, celebration and fashions on the field, winners, results and other news. 'The Cup', often referred to as "the race that stops a nation" is the most prestigious horse racing event in Australia where up to twenty four horses vie for the prize money, in 2022 at AUD $8 million in total. The race starts at 3pm annually on the first Tuesday of November and the event typically attracts an attendance of over 100,000 people. Check this section for the latest headlines from the race that stops a nation.