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,

Trainer Wayne Hawkes - who did not have a runner in this year's Melbourne Cup - called Moreira's butchering of back-to-back Cup rides "horrendous". “I think I nearly threw up myself and I’ve nothing to do with it," Hawkes said.

Buckaroo was excellent scoring an eye-catching second in the Caulfield Cup ahead of Tuesday's ‘Race That Stops a Nation’, but can the classy galloper go one better over the two miles and hand trainer Chris Waller a second success in the 2024 Melbourne Cup results?

Buckaroo could etch his way into Melbourne Cup history and win the race that stops a nation at Flemington on Tuesday. Previously trained by Irish prodigy Joseph O'Brien, the British bred gelding swapped hands to champion trainer Chris Waller following last year's spring carnival.

Knight's Choice has won Australia's famous Melbourne Cup, in a dramatically close race which went to a photo finish. It was winning Irish jockey Robbie Dolan's first ride in the event, but a second victory for New Zealand trainer Sheila Laxon.

Vauban is the favourite to win the 2024 Melbourne Cup, despite its disappointing result last year, reveals Fox Sports News reporter David Zita.

The 2024 Melbourne Cup is upon us.European stayer Vauban looks set to jump favourite in the two-mile race around Melbourne's Flemington.Here's everything you need to know about the horse:MORE: Your complete betting guide to the Melbourne CupWho is Vauban?