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All the information you need for the big day, including racecards, odds, betting offers and tips.
The Melbourne Cup is the most important sporting and cultural festival in Australia every year, if those overseas are wondering whether it actually does ‘stop the nation’ then they should be made aware that it is their most watched five minutes in television each year, without fail.
First run in 1861, it has become the most valuable and coveted race on the calendar and 149 years on punters will be wondering whether they will witness another finish like last year. As exciting as could possibly be imagined, Viewed held off the late challenge of Bauer to win the race by an inch.
Who is going to win the Loving Cup this year and get their hands on the three handled trophy?
For all the latest news and tips head to Melbourne-Cup-Live.com.
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