Quick hits: A-listers, mistakes and the King's Melbourne Cup connection

ABC News Australia3 November 2026, 06:59 UTCAustralia

The 2026 Melbourne Cup was over before it even began for one runner, while another couldn't emulate his namesake's story, as celebrities stole the show on and off the course. Here's the quick hits from the 2026 Melbourne Cup.

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