Melbourne Cup Tips & Betting Advice 2025
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Melbourne Cup Betting Tips
The team at Bets.com.au has you covered for Melbourne Cup tips, big race preview and predictions and a comprehensive guide to the race that stops a nation.
Run over the 3200m trip, the greatest staying horses from around the globe descend on Flemington on the first Tuesday in November in search of racing immortality.
Bets.com.au provides with Melbourne Cup betting tips and previews and a complete guide to the Group 1 Race The Stops the Nation.
Melbourne Cup Information
- DateTue 05 Nov, 2024
- Race Time04:00
- RacecourseFlemington
- Race Distance3200 metres
- ConditionsOpen Handicap
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$7,300,000
Melbourne Cup Betting Odds
The 2024 Melbourne Cup betting odds have had a major shake up following the news that favourite Jan Brueghel has been ruled out.
That has left Buckaroo, Onesmoothoperator, Vauban and Via Sistina at the head of the market in the build up to the race.
Melbourne Cup Tips & Predictions
Our experts provide their Melbourne Cup betting tips in the lead up to the great race.
You can read our Melbourne Cup tips and predictions for the Race The Stops A Nation, as well as a runner-by-runner guide to the race.
Internationals have a great recent record in this race, including imports that are now trained in Australia such as the last two winners Gold Trip and Without A Fight.
Melbourne Cup Bookmakers & Promotions
The Melbourne Cup is the most popular betting race in Australia and one of the world's most famous sporting events.
Australian betting sites have special offers for customers - both new and existing - on the Melbourne Cup including special odds promotions that can be used on all of the Flemington races on Cup Day.
A round-up of the Melbourne Cup special betting markets is available via the link along with the best promotions and odds.
If you are looking to sign up with a bookmaker ahead of the Melbourne Cup, check out our top five below and read our bookmaker reviews.
Melbourne Cup Field
The final field of 24 runners is confirmed three days before the Melbourne Cup with the barrier draw done after Victoria Derby Day.
We will have all the information you need following the declaration of the field.
Melbourne Cup Form Guide & Betting Pointers
The Melbourne Cup is one of the hardest races in the world to find a winner in, but that’s not to say it cannot be done.
There are a number of races from Australia and abroad that lead into this race like the Irish St Leger, the Cox Plate and the Caulfield Cup which can be great indicators of future performance in the race that stops a nation.
Another event that is a great key indicator is the race itself.
Many horses tend to compete in the event more than once with Makybe Diva, Max Dynamite, Prince Of Arran and Red Cadeaux just three gallopers that have delivered strong performances across multiple cups.
Melbourne Cup Live Stream
Want to watch a live stream of the Melbourne Cup from Flemington? A number of bookmakers including Dabble, Ladbrokes and bet365 stream Australian horse racing live online and you can watch on your PC, Tablet or Smartphone.
Check out our live streaming guide to find where you can watch the Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup Start Time
The Melbourne Cup start time is always at 3.00pm AEST on the first Tuesday of November. The Melbourne Cup is almost always the seventh event on the Flemington card.
Melbourne Cup Schedule
The Melbourne Cup Day Schedule is below.
| Race | Race Name |
|---|---|
| Race 1 | Maribyrnong Plate |
| Race 2 | The Macca's Run |
| Race 3 | Resimax Group Subzero Handicap |
| Race 4 | TAB Trophy |
| Race 5 | The Schweppervescence Plate |
| Race 6 | Furphy Plate |
| Race 7 | Lexus Melbourne Cup |
| Race 8 | In Memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II |
| Race 9 | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes |
| Race 10 | MSS Security Sprint |
Melbourne Cup History
The Melbourne Cup is one of the world’s most famous races.
First run 1861, the past winners become part of racing folklore the very second after passing the post in front.
The race started very differently to how it is today.
17 horses contested the first Melbourne Cup under a winner take all system. Archer was the first Melbourne Cup winner. The race routinely grinds Australia to a halt with the hardcore punters and the casuals uniting for one day a year to have a flutter on the race that stops a nation.
Makybe Diva is arguably one of the most famous Melbourne Cup competitors after taking the race out on three consecutive ocassions, but the most notable name to win the race is without question Phar Lap, who won the 1930 Melbourne Cup.
These days the race is arguably the world’s most coveted race. Horses target this race from right around the globe and it can take years to get a horse ready for the race that stops a nation.
Melbourne Cup Results
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Without A Fight |
| 2022 | Gold Trip |
| 2021 | Verry Elleegant |
| 2020 | Twilight Payment |
| 2019 | Vow And Declare |
| 2018 | Cross Counter |
| 2017 | Rekindling |
| 2016 | Almandin |
| 2015 | Prince Of Penzance |
| 2014 | Protectionist |
| 2013 | Fiorente |
| 2012 | Green Moon |
| 2011 | Dunaden |
| 2010 | Americain |
| 2009 | Shocking |
| 2008 | Viewed |
| 2007 | Efficient |
| 2006 | Delta Blues |
| 2005 | Makybe Diva |
| 2004 | Makybe Diva |
| 2003 | Makybe Diva |
| 2002 | Media Puzzle |
| 2001 | Ethereal |
| 2000 | Brew |
Melbourne Cup 2022 Result
1st - Gold Trip
2nd - Emissary
3rd - High Emocean
Melbourne Cup Tickets
Punters wanting to secure their Melbourne Cup tickets ahead of the first Tuesday in November can do so by visiting the official Melbourne Cup website.
Up to 100,000 patrons can attend the Melbourne Cup when there are no crowd restrictions, which means punters will rarely miss out on securing their Melbourne Cup tickets.
Melbourne Cup News
To get all the Melbourne Cup social news you should visit the Flemington social media channels.
Flemington's Twitter account can be found at @FlemingtonVRC while their Facebook page is at FlemingtonVRC.
The official site can be found at Flemington.com.au.
Melbourne Cup FAQ
When is the 2024 Melbourne Cup?
The 2024 Melbourne Cup runs on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in Flemington.
How long is the Melbourne Cup?
The staying contest is run over 3200m.
Where is the Melbourne Cup held?
The Melbourne Cup is held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia.
What time does the Melbourne Cup run?
The Melbourne Cup is held at 3pm every year as the feature race of Tuesday racing at the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
What’s the prize money for the Melbourne Cup?
$8 million is the total prize pool for the Melbourne Cup.
