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

Melbourne Cup Day weather update

Melbourne Cup Day is set to be affected by heavy rain and possible flash floods . Flemington Racecourse has been downgraded after recent rainfall . Despite the gloomy conditions, bettors remain active, with tips and favourites for each race being discussed . 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.

“Despite the gloomy conditions, bettors remain active, with tips and favourites for each race being discussed ,” — Marcus Brennan, senior market analyst at Copcroft Cliff Media, observed.

Timeline

Oct 31 — Melbourne Cup Day is set to be affected by heavy rain and possible flash floods ....

Nov 3 — The weather forecast and track conditions have been verified by multiple outlets, including Nine.com.au, Fox ...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Copcroft Cliff Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copcroft Cliff Media desk and last updated 05:27 UTC.

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