Who are the Cup favourites? The three-minute guide for punters

Who are the Cup favourites? The three-minute guide for punters

Want to place a bet,but not sure where to start? Here’s our guide to the favourites,experts’ predictions,and the different types of bets. Plus some crucial facts about the race.

  • byPeter Ryan

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Mullins’ past heartbreak can’t kill off Cup dream

Mullins’ past heartbreak can’t kill off Cup dream

To so many at home and abroad,the Cup is worth much more than the $8 million prize pot on offer.

  • byRob Harris
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How the Melbourne Cup became the race that bores the nation

How the Melbourne Cup became the race that bores the nation

Those hoping to lay blame for the cultural decline of the Cup solely on animal protesters or COVID-19 aren’t paying attention.

  • byBianca O'Neill
A race in two:These are the horses our tipsters think can win the Cup

A race in two:These are the horses our tipsters think can win the Cup

Vets scratched another stayer from the Melbourne Cup as punters backed Buckaroo and Land Legend to win $1 million. But our form analysts don’t have them in their top three.

  • byDanny Russell
So long,headbands:The on-trend hats taking over the Melbourne Cup

So long,headbands:The on-trend hats taking over the Melbourne Cup

Pillbox numbers and straw berets offer ease and elegance to the champagne set at the Melbourne Cup.

  • byDamien Woolnough
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Brotherly love in short supply when Rachel Griffiths breaks her arm

Brotherly love in short supply when Rachel Griffiths breaks her arm

Even with her arm in a cast,the actor and producer was able to observe the black-and-white dress code at Derby Day.

  • byStephen Brook,Cara Waters andKishor Napier-Raman
Magic Man Moreira’s shot at Melbourne Cup redemption

Magic Man Moreira’s shot at Melbourne Cup redemption

When it comes to sins,Joao Moreira’s is rather vanilla. It does not involve sex,drugs or rock ’n’ roll. For punters it’s far more egregious than that – a poor Melbourne Cup ride.

  • byAndrew Wu
The Irish are coming:Michelle Payne’s guide to every horse in the Melbourne Cup

The Irish are coming:Michelle Payne’s guide to every horse in the Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne delivers her expert view on who will deliver the goods in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup field.

  • byDanny Russell
Who the experts are tipping in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup

Who the experts are tipping in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup

Racing experts and a host of celebrities have their say on who will win Tuesday’s great race.

  • byDanny Russell andPeter Ryan
Melbourne Cup countdown

Melbourne Cup countdown

Ahead of the running of the Melbourne Cup,on the first Tuesday in November,get the latest news,read expert analysis and download our sweep.

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