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Melbourne Cup countdown: Comprehensive coverage
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Melbourne Cup countdown: Comprehensive coverage

Catch up on the latest news in the countdown to the Melbourne Cup - to be run at 3pm on Tuesday.

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William Buick riding Vauban to win The Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup Stakes at York Racecourse on August 23

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.

  • by Danny Russell
Dan Clarken and Oopy McGillivray with their Melbourne Cup runner, The Map.

Small-time trainers and knockabout owners keeping the Cup dream alive

The Map went to the right stable to bring out her best, and now she carries the hopes of a Tasmanian breeder, a bunch of knockabout owners, two laid-back trainers and those who love the romance of the Melbourne Cup.

  • by Peter Ryan
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Winona Costin is looking to emulate Michelle Payne by riding a 100-1 winner in Tuesday”s Melbourne Cup.

‘This is what we fought for’: Racing is on the verge of its next Michelle Payne moment

Four women will ride in this year’s Melbourne Cup. One of them could end up the winner.

  • by Danny Russell
The Melbourne Cup sweep.

Pick your winners with our Melbourne Cup sweep

The Melbourne Cup is almost upon us, and this is the easiest and best way to organise your home, party or office sweep. Enter the player names, get your picks and watch the race. Easy.

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