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CUP LATEST: What is the final field for the 2026 Melbourne Cup?
- On Tuesday, November 3, Flemington Racecourse hosts the 2026 Melbourne Cup, a 3200m classic featuring 24 horses competing for a $10 million prize pool. The race begins at 3:00pm AEDT.
- Organizers finalized the 24-horse field at 4:30pm AEDT last Saturday, October 31, following a selection process involving weights and qualifying races. The winner receives $4.5 million.
- Twenty experts from The Herald Sun and The Daily Telegraph provided form analysis for novice punters. The runner-up secures $1,100,000, with third place receiving $560,000.
- Coverage airs live and free on Channel 9 or via 9Now ahead of the 3:00pm AEDT jump. Experts advise punters to research form and consider fixed price or National Tote betting options.
- Forecasters predict "it'll probably be a bit soggy and muddy around the place" on race day, potentially affecting performance. While Australia breeds world-class sprinters, European and Japanese-bred stayers often excel in races exceeding 1600m.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right4Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 29%
R 28%
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