The Melbourne Cup is back for another year, with some new faces and returning thoroughbreds for the biggest race in Australia.Caulfield Cup runner-up Buckaroo is still considered a strong possibility to win despite a poor barrier draw,

This year’s Melbourne Cup will see a record-breaking lineup of four female jockeys, with Hollie Doyle, Jamie Kah, Winona Costin, and Rachel King all riding in the iconic race. With a significant six female trainers represented as well,

Not old enough to drink, drive or vote, but he was capable of lugging a roughie to victory in the Cup at just his ninth race ride.

Nine years after trailblazer Michelle Payne became the first woman to ride a Melbourne Cup winner, a record contingent of four female jockeys will attempt to become the second.

Just Fine crossed the post last in this year's edition of the Melbourne Cup. The seven-year-old gelding from the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable raced out to a commanding lead but faded in the run home after leading for the majority of the race.