Lexus Melbourne Cup 2024: The excitement builds!

Training titans 

Powerhouse trainers Chris Waller (with a staggering 13 runners!) and Ciaron Maher (eight runners) are set for a battle. Who will gain the upper hand?

Cup veterans 

Seven trainers with previous Melbourne Cup victories are looking to add to their trophy cabinets. Will experience prevail?

Hungry for victory

19 trainers are eager to claim their first Lexus Melbourne Cup. Could this be their year?

Ones to watch

Classic contenders 

Last year’s VRC Oaks winner, Zardozi, and five Derby winners (Manzoice, Sharp ‘N’ Smart, Warmonger, Coco Sun and Kovalica) bring classic pedigree to the race.

Group 1 glamour 

A remarkable 12 individual Group 1 winners will grace the Flemington track for the race.

Metropolitan might

With the first five placegetters from the 2024 Group 1 Metropolitan in the mix, this year’s Melbourne Cup field is already stacked with talent.

Star-studded lineup 

Champion jockeys Jamie Kah, Zac Purton, and Kerrin McEvoy are just some of the big names already secured to ride. Who will emerge triumphant?