Melbourne Cup live: All the action, results from Flemington
The annual Melbourne Cup horse race is taking place at Flemington, with significant cultural and betting interest across Australia and New Zealand. The event features a 24-horse field and remains a major sporting and social institution.
Why it matters
The Melbourne Cup serves as a significant economic and cultural event in the Southern Hemisphere, impacting tourism, fashion, and the gambling industry.
The first Tuesday of November has arrived, which can mean only one thing – it's Melbourne Cup day. <b>By Stephen Foote</b> The race which is traditionally said to stop two nations prepares to jump the gates at 5pm today, <b>available live and free for your viewing pleasure on TVNZ 1 and </b><a href="https://www.tvnz.co.nz/sport"><b>TVNZ+</b></a> with coverage starting at 4.30pm. So, who are the favourites, and more importantly, how is your office sweepstake draw shaping up? Prepare your fascinators, and follow along with the big race at Flemington below. First run in 1861, the Melbourne Cup has become an annual institution in the world of racing. Australia essentially shuts down (the state of Victoria enjoys a public holiday) for the 24-horse race, run around a 3200m trip of the Flemington racecourse in Melbourne’s northwest.
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