Popular nine-year-old gelding Hartnell has run a bold race in his final start, finishing third in the Group One Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington.

Magic Wand has come back from contesting the Melbourne Cup to win the final Group One race of the Flemington carnival, the Mackinnon Stakes.

A Golden Slipper hopeful and an ultra-consistent mare have given Peter and Paul Snowden a feature race double to cap an outstanding day at Rosehill.

After winning the Chatham Stakes at Flemington, the Lindsey Smith-trained Reykjavik is set to return to Perth for two Group One races later this year.

Andrew Adkins has celebrated his biggest win since returning from a race fall, claiming the $1 million Golden Gift aboard Dame Giselle.

Matthew Dunn has continued his dominance of the Country Classic at Rosehill, with Ready For Danger making it three wins in four years for the NSW trainer.

Prince Of Arran will not go to the Japan Cup with local rules stating he cannot wear the barrier blanket his trainer says in necessary.

Consistent Alward has broken through for an overdue Doomben win to give champion trainer Chris Waller winners in three states.

Magic Wand has won the Mackinnon Stakes, the final Group One race of the Melbourne Cup carnival at Flemington.

Oceanex has provided trainers Mick Price and Mick Kent junior with their third Melbourne Cup carnival winner taking out the Matriarch Stakes at Flemington.

Nature Strip has made a one-act affair of the Group One Darley Sprint Classic at Flemington, winning the 1200m weight-for-age race by 3-1/4 lengths.

It was a case of deja vu for visiting English rider James Doyle, reconnecting with Humbolt Current to score an encouraging victory at Rosehill.

Improving stayer California Longbow has moved a step closer towards earning a shot at stakes company with a strong win at Rosehill.

Irish mare True Self has turned around her connections disappointment at missing the Melbourne Cup by easily winning the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington.

Nature Strip has won the $2 million Darley Sprint Classic, beating Loving Gaby and In Her Time in the Group One race at Flemington.

Banquo has added to a successful week for Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Danny O’Brien, with the three-year-old colt taking out the Listed Springtime Stakes.

Scone trainer Stephen Jones has been rewarded for sticking with Hit The Target, claiming a narrow win on Golden Gift day at Rosehill.

Savvy Oak has provided Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young with some Melbourne Cup carnival glory taking out the Very Special Kids Pin And Win Plate at Flemington.

The Chris Waller-trained Lucicello has proven too classy for her rivals, kicking off her summer campaign with a win at Rosehill.

High Cost has continued to defy those who said he would never race with his ninth win in 72 starts at Doomben.

Lady Banff was the cheapest yearling trainer Matt Dunn bought this year but she has started her career with an impressive Doomben win.

After going close to beating Prince Of Arran in the Geelong Cup, True Self is the short-priced favourite to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington.

Former leading sports and racing journalist Brian Burke has proved a successful breeder with his gelding Soxagon heading for three straight wins at Doomben.

Lindsay Park has four Mackinnon Stakes runners as they look to end the Melbourne Cup carnival with a Group One victory.

Unbeaten Godolphin colt Knickpoint rises to stakes level for the first time when he runs in the Listed Springtime Stakes at Flemington.

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy believes Japanese horse Kluger can bounce back and run well in the Mackinnon Stakes after having an excuse in the Cox Plate.

The Kempsey Cup meeting has been called off after four races because of the impact of nearby bushfires.

With his career as a jockey drawing to a close, Stephen Baster has two rides on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival at Flemington.

A guide to the Group One VRC Sprint Classic on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival.

The Mackinnon Stakes is the last of eight Group One races held across Melbourne Cup carnival week.