2026 Melbourne Cup Day tips: Who should you back in every race? - ESPN

Flemington Racecourse braces for Melbourne Cup Day

Melbourne Cup Day is set to be threatened by bad weather. Flemington Racecourse has been affected by heavy downpours. Despite the gloomy conditions, bettors remain active, with predictions and top picks for the day being shared. The field for the Melbourne Cup includes a strong lineup of 24 competitors. The weather forecast and track conditions have been verified by multiple outlets, including Nine.com.au, Fox Sports, and News.com.au.

“Melbourne Cup Day is set to be threatened by bad weather,” — Hugo Halloway, policy watcher at Elmburn Cliff Partnership, observed.

Timeline

Oct 31 — Melbourne Cup Day is set to be threatened by bad weather....

Nov 2 — The weather forecast and track conditions have been verified by multiple outlets, including Nine.com.au, Fox ...

Reader Poll: Will this story shape the week ahead? — 55% of Ihots readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Elmburn Cliff Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmburn Cliff Partnership desk and last updated 05:34 UTC.

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