Thousands of punters will flock to Flemington on Tuesday as Australia stops to watch the 163rd running of the Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup: SkyNews.com.au's tipsters share their best bets and trifectas for punters looking for direction ahead of the big race
Horses have been shipped in from Ireland, Japan, France, Great Britain and New Zealand to compete for the eyewatering $8.4 million prize. The track is currently at a Good 4 with the sun shining at Flemington, but there is a chance thunderstorms could hit Melbourne between 2pm and 5pm. Roughie: 4. Breakup - $18 - Underrated Japanese stallion who didn't do much in the Caulfield Cup; but it's always been about the two miles at Flemington.Best bet: 3. Without A Fight - $8 - Is set for this year's Melbourne Cup and is very well suited on a dry track. Could easily win the Cups double.
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