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Ethan Brown reconsidered riding after his brush with death. Now he’s a Melbourne Cup champion — Sydney Morning Herald · Left
Eileen had lunch with King Charles at Windsor Castle. It delivered her son a Melbourne Cup — Sydney Morning Herald · Left
King's former horse Point Of Law secures Melbourne Cup glory — The Independent · Left
Point Of Law wins the Melbourne Cup as Robbie Williams performs at Flemington — Sydney Morning Herald · Left
Melbourne Cup finishing order: From Maher’s stunning trifecta to Vauban’s lowly finish — Sydney Morning Herald · Left
Quick hits: A-listers, mistakes and the King's Melbourne Cup connection — ABC Australia · Left
This Irish billionaire lost more than $2 million on the Melbourne Cup. He’ll still be back — Sydney Morning Herald · Left
Judge pauses Alan Jones indecent assault trial so former broadcaster can watch Melbourne Cup — Guardian World · Left
Jules Neale doubles down on wiping ex Lachie from her life for good as she wears a low-cut red revenge dress while leading celebrity arrivals at Melbourne Cup… — Daily Mail · Right
Ethan Brown reconsidered riding after his brush with death. Now he’s a Melbourne Cup champion — WAToday — Latest
Ethan Brown reconsidered riding after his brush with death. Now he’s a Melbourne Cup champion — The Age — Latest
Eileen had lunch with King Charles at Windsor Castle. It delivered her son a Melbourne Cup — WAToday — Latest
Eileen had lunch with King Charles at Windsor Castle. It delivered her son a Melbourne Cup — The Age — Latest
Eileen had lunch with King Charles at Windsor Castle. It delivered her son a Melbourne Cup — Brisbane Times — Latest
Point Of Law wins the Melbourne Cup as Robbie Williams performs at Flemington — The Age — Latest
Point Of Law wins the Melbourne Cup as Robbie Williams performs at Flemington — WAToday — Latest
Point Of Law wins the Melbourne Cup as Robbie Williams performs at Flemington — Brisbane Times — Latest

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