Stay tuned for our expert tips and Melbourne Cup betting predictions ahead of this year’s Group 1 feature at Flemington.<\/p>\n\n\n
PRESAGE NOCTURNE (9)<\/strong> is the runner I\u2019m backing to win the 2025 Melbourne Cup \u2014 and for TAB NZ punters looking for value with international flair, he\u2019s a serious contender. This classy French grey, a son of the red-hot sire Wootton Bassett, brings strong staying credentials and echoes the profile of past Cup hero Americain. He\u2019s already won over 3000m in Europe, so the 3200m trip at Flemington should be right up his alley \u2014 especially with rain forecast, which will suit him perfectly. He made a strong impression on Australian debut with a fast-finishing fourth in the Caulfield Cup, coming from 13th on the turn to finish just 1.8 lengths off Half Yours while carrying 57.5kg. That run showed he\u2019s building nicely this spring, and now drops to 53kg \u2014 a key advantage in a race where weight matters. Drawn in barrier 9, which hasn\u2019t produced a winner since Efficient in 2007, but tactically it looks ideal for this visitor. He\u2019ll be ridden by top French hoop St\u00e9phane Pasquier, who\u2019s travelled down under to maintain the partnership \u2014 a big plus given their shared experience. Presage Nocturne has only missed the top three four times in 17 starts, and his third in the Group 2 Prix Kergorlay over 3000m carrying 59kg is a standout form line that\u2019s held up well in past Cups. With a proven European staying record, a light weight, and conditions to suit, he\u2019s a genuine winning hope at a juicy price. Keep him safe \u2014 he could be the one to deliver for Kiwi punters on Tuesday.<\/p>\nHALF YOURS (8)<\/strong> is the locally bred runner punters should be keeping a close eye on \u2014 and while the Spring Cups double is a rare feat, this rising star looks capable of joining the elite club. Only 12 horses have completed the Caulfield\u2013Melbourne Cup double, but this progressive St. Jean gelding from Team McEvoy has all the right ingredients to make it 13. His campaign has been textbook: bursting onto the scene with a runaway win in the Listed Caloundra Cup (2400m) on a Soft 5 track, carrying just 54kg and stamping himself as a genuine spring contender. He backed that up with a dominant 3.5-length victory in the Group 3 Naturalism Stakes (2000m), then bounced back from a solid fourth in the Turnbull Stakes to claim the Caulfield Cup \u2014 a race where Jamie Melham made history as the first female jockey to win the traditional lead-up. She\u2019s back aboard for the big one, and her confidence in the horse\u2019s ability to stay the 3200m is a major plus. Now up slightly in weight to 53kg after his Cup penalty, he still looks well in and tactically suited from barrier 8 \u2014 the same gate Viewed jumped from to win in 2008. Rain is forecast, and that only enhances his chances given his proven form on softer ground. Half Yours is the only Aussie-bred runner in this year\u2019s field, following in the footsteps of Vow And Declare (2019) and Knight\u2019s Choice (2024). He\u2019s had a smooth lead-up, and while some might say he\u2019s had things fall his way, it\u2019s hard to knock the form of the favourite. For Kiwi punters chasing value and a genuine shot at history, Half Yours is a rock-solid Each Way play.<\/p>\nAL RIFFA (19)<\/strong> might not be sitting at the top of the Melbourne Cup market anymore, but for mine, he remains one of the most intriguing international threats in the 2025 edition of the great race. Once the early favourite, the Irish raider has drifted to $8 after drawing wide in barrier 19 and being handed topweight of 59kg \u2014 a hefty impost over two miles. But don\u2019t let that scare you off. He\u2019s the class act among the internationals, and history shows the Europeans know how to win this race, especially when the track\u2019s rain-affected \u2014 which looks likely this year. Trained by Joseph O\u2019Brien, who\u2019s already produced two Melbourne Cup winners, Al Riffa arrives with elite staying form and a serious point to prove. He\u2019ll be ridden by Mark Zahra, fresh off a four-win haul on Derby Day including Group 1 triumphs in the Coolmore and Victoria Derby. Zahra\u2019s chasing his third Cup win in four years, and there\u2019s no hotter jockey to have in your corner. Barrier 19 isn\u2019t ideal, but it\u2019s not a deal-breaker \u2014 Cross Counter won from the same gate in 2018. And Al Riffa\u2019s European form is simply outstanding: he destroyed his rivals in the Group 2 Curragh Cup (2816m) carrying 62kg, then backed it up with a four-length win in the Group 1 Irish St Leger under 61.5kg. That\u2019s serious staying power. He hasn\u2019t raced since September, which raises some fitness questions, but reports suggest he\u2019s been working well since arriving in Australia. With the right tempo and a bit of give in the ground, he could stamp himself as a global superstar in Race 7. He\u2019s a must-watch \u2014 and a smart one to keep safe in your multiples.<\/p>\nVALIANT KING (10)<\/strong> is one Kiwi punters on TAB NZ should have firmly in their trifecta and first four calculations for Tuesday\u2019s Melbourne Cup \u2014 and there\u2019s plenty to like about his second tilt at the great race. He was a longshot 80\/1 outsider when finishing 13th in last year\u2019s Cup, but that run came from a horror draw (barrier 21) and he was only five lengths off the winner, Knight\u2019s Choice. Fast forward 12 months, and he\u2019s now had a full prep under the watchful eye of champion trainer Chris Waller and lands a much kinder draw in gate 10 \u2014 the same barrier Protectionist jumped from to win in 2014. This campaign, Valiant King finally broke through on Aussie soil with a commanding 2.75-length win in the Group 3 Bart Cummings at Flemington, booking his Cup ticket in style by defeating subsequent Geelong Cup winner Torranzino. But it was his Caulfield Cup performance that really turned heads. Sent out at 25\/1, he was buried back in the field and looked out of play turning for home \u2014 only to unleash a powerful late burst to grab third, finishing less than 1.5 lengths off the winner. That run screamed Melbourne Cup potential. He drops to just 51kg for the two-mile test, giving him a serious weight edge over many of the top fancies. Add in the services of Jye McNeil \u2014 who guided Twilight Payment to victory in 2020 \u2014 and you\u2019ve got a lightweight stayer with upside, a top jockey, and a trainer who knows how to peak them on the day. The 3200m is the final question, but with the right tempo and a bit of give in the ground, he\u2019s got the tools to stay the trip. If you\u2019re following the Caulfield Cup form, Valiant King is the one to latch onto. A must-have for exotics and a genuine blowout hope.<\/p>\nRIVER OF STARS (14)<\/strong> is one not to overlook \u2014 she\u2019s flying under the radar at double-figure odds but has the profile to surprise in the Melbourne Cup 2025. Part of Chris Waller\u2019s powerful five-strong Cup team, this Sea The Stars mare was imported from Ralph Beckett\u2019s French yard earlier this year and has quietly built momentum throughout the spring. While she\u2019s yet to win in Australia and hasn\u2019t saluted since June last year, her recent form suggests she\u2019s ready to peak. Her early runs this prep \u2014 8th in the Naturalism and 12th in the Turnbull \u2014 didn\u2019t turn heads, but she exploded into contention with a barnstorming finish in the Caulfield Cup. At massive odds, she charged home from the back to finish just half a length off the winner, carrying 53.5kg \u2014 giving weight to Half Yours, whom she now meets better at the weights. Beau Mertens sticks with her from barrier 14, which hasn\u2019t produced a winner since Makybe Diva in 2005 \u2014 but that was a mare too, and the parallel is hard to ignore. She\u2019s proven over longer trips, with winning form up to 2800m and a strong third in the Group 1 Sydney Cup over two miles in the autumn, so the distance is no concern. She\u2019ll need to lift again to win, but there\u2019s a sense of timing about her and Waller has been bullish in his praise. With the right tempo and a bit of sting out of the track, she\u2019s a genuine threat to run into the money. Smart play for exotics \u2014 don\u2019t let the price fool you.<\/p>\n Flemington R7 – Lexus Melbourne Cup (G1)<\/span> <\/div> Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/colgroup> 1st<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 14. Half Yours (8)<\/span> J: Jamie Melham<\/span> 53kg<\/span><\/div> 15141<\/span> T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 3.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 4th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 21. River Of Stars (14)<\/span> J: Beau Mertens<\/span> 51.5kg<\/span><\/div> x7802<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 19.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 6.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 7th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 1. Al Riffa (19)<\/span> J: Mark Zahra<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div> x4211<\/span> T: Joseph O’Brien<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 3.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 16th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 24. Valiant King (10)<\/span> J: Jye McNeil<\/span> 51kg<\/span><\/div> 3×013<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 9.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 3.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 19th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 6. Presage Nocturne (9)<\/span> J: Stephane Pasquier<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div> 13×34<\/span> T: Alessandro Botti<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 2.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div> For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 04:48:45 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> \n View Results: Flemington Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips on what horse will win the Melbourne Cup this year<\/strong> are highly sought after by savvy punters and racing fans every spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips on which horse will win the next edition <\/strong>of the classic flood in as the countdown to the famous Flemington Race 7 at 3:00pm (local time)<\/strong> heats up.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen looking at Melbourne Cup race tips it is important to consider factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nWhat horses in the Melbourne Cup field are proven over the 3,200m (two mile) distance?<\/li>\n\n\n\nWho the key Melbourne Cup trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Melbourne Cup field this year?<\/li>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup barrier statistics and where your Melbourne Cup betting selections are drawn.<\/li>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup horses that come via a lead-up run in the Caulfield Cup earlier in the spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow long does it take to know if you placed a winning Melbourne Cup race tip?<\/strong> The event itself takes around 3 minutes and 20 seconds for the competing horses to run the 3,200m trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUsually, the official Melbourne Cup winner and winning Melbourne Cup trifecta<\/strong> are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Melbourne Cup result.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: Lead-Up Races to the Melbourne Cup <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat are the best Melbourne Cup lead-up races to look at when placing a Melbourne Cup bet? <\/strong>Key Melbourne Cup lead-up races include the Group 1 Caulfield Cup<\/strong> (2400m), the Group 1 Cox Plate<\/strong> (2040m), the Group 3 The Bart Cummings<\/strong> (2520m), Sydney’s Group 2 $2 million Hill Stakes<\/strong><\/a> (1900m), and the Group 3 Geelong Cup<\/strong> (2400m).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Caulfield Cup<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Without A Fight in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cox Plate<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Makybe Diva in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Geelong Cup \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Duanden (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Hill Stakes – Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Saintly (1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of races that offer a ballot-free ride to the winner into the Melbourne Cup field.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAustralian races to offer automatic Melbourne Cup entry to the successful horse include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRoy Higgins Quality<\/strong> (March)<\/li>\n\n\n\nAndrew Ramsden Stakes<\/strong> (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\nLexus Archer Stakes<\/strong> (September)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Bart Cummings<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCaulfield Cup<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCox Plate<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are also two international thoroughbred races offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption with the winners of the Ebor Handicap<\/strong> at York in the UK and the Belmont Gold Cup<\/strong> at New York in the USA potentially Melbourne Cup-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: International Horses in the Melbourne Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBetting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
HALF YOURS (8)<\/strong> is the locally bred runner punters should be keeping a close eye on \u2014 and while the Spring Cups double is a rare feat, this rising star looks capable of joining the elite club. Only 12 horses have completed the Caulfield\u2013Melbourne Cup double, but this progressive St. Jean gelding from Team McEvoy has all the right ingredients to make it 13. His campaign has been textbook: bursting onto the scene with a runaway win in the Listed Caloundra Cup (2400m) on a Soft 5 track, carrying just 54kg and stamping himself as a genuine spring contender. He backed that up with a dominant 3.5-length victory in the Group 3 Naturalism Stakes (2000m), then bounced back from a solid fourth in the Turnbull Stakes to claim the Caulfield Cup \u2014 a race where Jamie Melham made history as the first female jockey to win the traditional lead-up. She\u2019s back aboard for the big one, and her confidence in the horse\u2019s ability to stay the 3200m is a major plus. Now up slightly in weight to 53kg after his Cup penalty, he still looks well in and tactically suited from barrier 8 \u2014 the same gate Viewed jumped from to win in 2008. Rain is forecast, and that only enhances his chances given his proven form on softer ground. Half Yours is the only Aussie-bred runner in this year\u2019s field, following in the footsteps of Vow And Declare (2019) and Knight\u2019s Choice (2024). He\u2019s had a smooth lead-up, and while some might say he\u2019s had things fall his way, it\u2019s hard to knock the form of the favourite. For Kiwi punters chasing value and a genuine shot at history, Half Yours is a rock-solid Each Way play.<\/p>\nAL RIFFA (19)<\/strong> might not be sitting at the top of the Melbourne Cup market anymore, but for mine, he remains one of the most intriguing international threats in the 2025 edition of the great race. Once the early favourite, the Irish raider has drifted to $8 after drawing wide in barrier 19 and being handed topweight of 59kg \u2014 a hefty impost over two miles. But don\u2019t let that scare you off. He\u2019s the class act among the internationals, and history shows the Europeans know how to win this race, especially when the track\u2019s rain-affected \u2014 which looks likely this year. Trained by Joseph O\u2019Brien, who\u2019s already produced two Melbourne Cup winners, Al Riffa arrives with elite staying form and a serious point to prove. He\u2019ll be ridden by Mark Zahra, fresh off a four-win haul on Derby Day including Group 1 triumphs in the Coolmore and Victoria Derby. Zahra\u2019s chasing his third Cup win in four years, and there\u2019s no hotter jockey to have in your corner. Barrier 19 isn\u2019t ideal, but it\u2019s not a deal-breaker \u2014 Cross Counter won from the same gate in 2018. And Al Riffa\u2019s European form is simply outstanding: he destroyed his rivals in the Group 2 Curragh Cup (2816m) carrying 62kg, then backed it up with a four-length win in the Group 1 Irish St Leger under 61.5kg. That\u2019s serious staying power. He hasn\u2019t raced since September, which raises some fitness questions, but reports suggest he\u2019s been working well since arriving in Australia. With the right tempo and a bit of give in the ground, he could stamp himself as a global superstar in Race 7. He\u2019s a must-watch \u2014 and a smart one to keep safe in your multiples.<\/p>\nVALIANT KING (10)<\/strong> is one Kiwi punters on TAB NZ should have firmly in their trifecta and first four calculations for Tuesday\u2019s Melbourne Cup \u2014 and there\u2019s plenty to like about his second tilt at the great race. He was a longshot 80\/1 outsider when finishing 13th in last year\u2019s Cup, but that run came from a horror draw (barrier 21) and he was only five lengths off the winner, Knight\u2019s Choice. Fast forward 12 months, and he\u2019s now had a full prep under the watchful eye of champion trainer Chris Waller and lands a much kinder draw in gate 10 \u2014 the same barrier Protectionist jumped from to win in 2014. This campaign, Valiant King finally broke through on Aussie soil with a commanding 2.75-length win in the Group 3 Bart Cummings at Flemington, booking his Cup ticket in style by defeating subsequent Geelong Cup winner Torranzino. But it was his Caulfield Cup performance that really turned heads. Sent out at 25\/1, he was buried back in the field and looked out of play turning for home \u2014 only to unleash a powerful late burst to grab third, finishing less than 1.5 lengths off the winner. That run screamed Melbourne Cup potential. He drops to just 51kg for the two-mile test, giving him a serious weight edge over many of the top fancies. Add in the services of Jye McNeil \u2014 who guided Twilight Payment to victory in 2020 \u2014 and you\u2019ve got a lightweight stayer with upside, a top jockey, and a trainer who knows how to peak them on the day. The 3200m is the final question, but with the right tempo and a bit of give in the ground, he\u2019s got the tools to stay the trip. If you\u2019re following the Caulfield Cup form, Valiant King is the one to latch onto. A must-have for exotics and a genuine blowout hope.<\/p>\nRIVER OF STARS (14)<\/strong> is one not to overlook \u2014 she\u2019s flying under the radar at double-figure odds but has the profile to surprise in the Melbourne Cup 2025. Part of Chris Waller\u2019s powerful five-strong Cup team, this Sea The Stars mare was imported from Ralph Beckett\u2019s French yard earlier this year and has quietly built momentum throughout the spring. While she\u2019s yet to win in Australia and hasn\u2019t saluted since June last year, her recent form suggests she\u2019s ready to peak. Her early runs this prep \u2014 8th in the Naturalism and 12th in the Turnbull \u2014 didn\u2019t turn heads, but she exploded into contention with a barnstorming finish in the Caulfield Cup. At massive odds, she charged home from the back to finish just half a length off the winner, carrying 53.5kg \u2014 giving weight to Half Yours, whom she now meets better at the weights. Beau Mertens sticks with her from barrier 14, which hasn\u2019t produced a winner since Makybe Diva in 2005 \u2014 but that was a mare too, and the parallel is hard to ignore. She\u2019s proven over longer trips, with winning form up to 2800m and a strong third in the Group 1 Sydney Cup over two miles in the autumn, so the distance is no concern. She\u2019ll need to lift again to win, but there\u2019s a sense of timing about her and Waller has been bullish in his praise. With the right tempo and a bit of sting out of the track, she\u2019s a genuine threat to run into the money. Smart play for exotics \u2014 don\u2019t let the price fool you.<\/p>\n Flemington R7 – Lexus Melbourne Cup (G1)<\/span> <\/div> Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/colgroup> 1st<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 14. Half Yours (8)<\/span> J: Jamie Melham<\/span> 53kg<\/span><\/div> 15141<\/span> T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 3.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 4th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 21. River Of Stars (14)<\/span> J: Beau Mertens<\/span> 51.5kg<\/span><\/div> x7802<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 19.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 6.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 7th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 1. Al Riffa (19)<\/span> J: Mark Zahra<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div> x4211<\/span> T: Joseph O’Brien<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 3.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 16th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 24. Valiant King (10)<\/span> J: Jye McNeil<\/span> 51kg<\/span><\/div> 3×013<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 9.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 3.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 19th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 6. Presage Nocturne (9)<\/span> J: Stephane Pasquier<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div> 13×34<\/span> T: Alessandro Botti<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 2.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div> For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 04:48:45 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> \n View Results: Flemington Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips on what horse will win the Melbourne Cup this year<\/strong> are highly sought after by savvy punters and racing fans every spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips on which horse will win the next edition <\/strong>of the classic flood in as the countdown to the famous Flemington Race 7 at 3:00pm (local time)<\/strong> heats up.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen looking at Melbourne Cup race tips it is important to consider factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nWhat horses in the Melbourne Cup field are proven over the 3,200m (two mile) distance?<\/li>\n\n\n\nWho the key Melbourne Cup trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Melbourne Cup field this year?<\/li>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup barrier statistics and where your Melbourne Cup betting selections are drawn.<\/li>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup horses that come via a lead-up run in the Caulfield Cup earlier in the spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow long does it take to know if you placed a winning Melbourne Cup race tip?<\/strong> The event itself takes around 3 minutes and 20 seconds for the competing horses to run the 3,200m trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUsually, the official Melbourne Cup winner and winning Melbourne Cup trifecta<\/strong> are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Melbourne Cup result.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: Lead-Up Races to the Melbourne Cup <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat are the best Melbourne Cup lead-up races to look at when placing a Melbourne Cup bet? <\/strong>Key Melbourne Cup lead-up races include the Group 1 Caulfield Cup<\/strong> (2400m), the Group 1 Cox Plate<\/strong> (2040m), the Group 3 The Bart Cummings<\/strong> (2520m), Sydney’s Group 2 $2 million Hill Stakes<\/strong><\/a> (1900m), and the Group 3 Geelong Cup<\/strong> (2400m).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Caulfield Cup<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Without A Fight in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cox Plate<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Makybe Diva in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Geelong Cup \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Duanden (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Hill Stakes – Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Saintly (1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of races that offer a ballot-free ride to the winner into the Melbourne Cup field.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAustralian races to offer automatic Melbourne Cup entry to the successful horse include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRoy Higgins Quality<\/strong> (March)<\/li>\n\n\n\nAndrew Ramsden Stakes<\/strong> (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\nLexus Archer Stakes<\/strong> (September)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Bart Cummings<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCaulfield Cup<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCox Plate<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are also two international thoroughbred races offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption with the winners of the Ebor Handicap<\/strong> at York in the UK and the Belmont Gold Cup<\/strong> at New York in the USA potentially Melbourne Cup-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: International Horses in the Melbourne Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBetting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
AL RIFFA (19)<\/strong> might not be sitting at the top of the Melbourne Cup market anymore, but for mine, he remains one of the most intriguing international threats in the 2025 edition of the great race. Once the early favourite, the Irish raider has drifted to $8 after drawing wide in barrier 19 and being handed topweight of 59kg \u2014 a hefty impost over two miles. But don\u2019t let that scare you off. He\u2019s the class act among the internationals, and history shows the Europeans know how to win this race, especially when the track\u2019s rain-affected \u2014 which looks likely this year. Trained by Joseph O\u2019Brien, who\u2019s already produced two Melbourne Cup winners, Al Riffa arrives with elite staying form and a serious point to prove. He\u2019ll be ridden by Mark Zahra, fresh off a four-win haul on Derby Day including Group 1 triumphs in the Coolmore and Victoria Derby. Zahra\u2019s chasing his third Cup win in four years, and there\u2019s no hotter jockey to have in your corner. Barrier 19 isn\u2019t ideal, but it\u2019s not a deal-breaker \u2014 Cross Counter won from the same gate in 2018. And Al Riffa\u2019s European form is simply outstanding: he destroyed his rivals in the Group 2 Curragh Cup (2816m) carrying 62kg, then backed it up with a four-length win in the Group 1 Irish St Leger under 61.5kg. That\u2019s serious staying power. He hasn\u2019t raced since September, which raises some fitness questions, but reports suggest he\u2019s been working well since arriving in Australia. With the right tempo and a bit of give in the ground, he could stamp himself as a global superstar in Race 7. He\u2019s a must-watch \u2014 and a smart one to keep safe in your multiples.<\/p>\nVALIANT KING (10)<\/strong> is one Kiwi punters on TAB NZ should have firmly in their trifecta and first four calculations for Tuesday\u2019s Melbourne Cup \u2014 and there\u2019s plenty to like about his second tilt at the great race. He was a longshot 80\/1 outsider when finishing 13th in last year\u2019s Cup, but that run came from a horror draw (barrier 21) and he was only five lengths off the winner, Knight\u2019s Choice. Fast forward 12 months, and he\u2019s now had a full prep under the watchful eye of champion trainer Chris Waller and lands a much kinder draw in gate 10 \u2014 the same barrier Protectionist jumped from to win in 2014. This campaign, Valiant King finally broke through on Aussie soil with a commanding 2.75-length win in the Group 3 Bart Cummings at Flemington, booking his Cup ticket in style by defeating subsequent Geelong Cup winner Torranzino. But it was his Caulfield Cup performance that really turned heads. Sent out at 25\/1, he was buried back in the field and looked out of play turning for home \u2014 only to unleash a powerful late burst to grab third, finishing less than 1.5 lengths off the winner. That run screamed Melbourne Cup potential. He drops to just 51kg for the two-mile test, giving him a serious weight edge over many of the top fancies. Add in the services of Jye McNeil \u2014 who guided Twilight Payment to victory in 2020 \u2014 and you\u2019ve got a lightweight stayer with upside, a top jockey, and a trainer who knows how to peak them on the day. The 3200m is the final question, but with the right tempo and a bit of give in the ground, he\u2019s got the tools to stay the trip. If you\u2019re following the Caulfield Cup form, Valiant King is the one to latch onto. A must-have for exotics and a genuine blowout hope.<\/p>\nRIVER OF STARS (14)<\/strong> is one not to overlook \u2014 she\u2019s flying under the radar at double-figure odds but has the profile to surprise in the Melbourne Cup 2025. Part of Chris Waller\u2019s powerful five-strong Cup team, this Sea The Stars mare was imported from Ralph Beckett\u2019s French yard earlier this year and has quietly built momentum throughout the spring. While she\u2019s yet to win in Australia and hasn\u2019t saluted since June last year, her recent form suggests she\u2019s ready to peak. Her early runs this prep \u2014 8th in the Naturalism and 12th in the Turnbull \u2014 didn\u2019t turn heads, but she exploded into contention with a barnstorming finish in the Caulfield Cup. At massive odds, she charged home from the back to finish just half a length off the winner, carrying 53.5kg \u2014 giving weight to Half Yours, whom she now meets better at the weights. Beau Mertens sticks with her from barrier 14, which hasn\u2019t produced a winner since Makybe Diva in 2005 \u2014 but that was a mare too, and the parallel is hard to ignore. She\u2019s proven over longer trips, with winning form up to 2800m and a strong third in the Group 1 Sydney Cup over two miles in the autumn, so the distance is no concern. She\u2019ll need to lift again to win, but there\u2019s a sense of timing about her and Waller has been bullish in his praise. With the right tempo and a bit of sting out of the track, she\u2019s a genuine threat to run into the money. Smart play for exotics \u2014 don\u2019t let the price fool you.<\/p>\n Flemington R7 – Lexus Melbourne Cup (G1)<\/span> <\/div> Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/colgroup> 1st<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 14. Half Yours (8)<\/span> J: Jamie Melham<\/span> 53kg<\/span><\/div> 15141<\/span> T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 3.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 4th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 21. River Of Stars (14)<\/span> J: Beau Mertens<\/span> 51.5kg<\/span><\/div> x7802<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 19.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 6.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 7th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 1. Al Riffa (19)<\/span> J: Mark Zahra<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div> x4211<\/span> T: Joseph O’Brien<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 3.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 16th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 24. Valiant King (10)<\/span> J: Jye McNeil<\/span> 51kg<\/span><\/div> 3×013<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 9.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 3.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 19th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 6. Presage Nocturne (9)<\/span> J: Stephane Pasquier<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div> 13×34<\/span> T: Alessandro Botti<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 2.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div> For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 04:48:45 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> \n View Results: Flemington Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips on what horse will win the Melbourne Cup this year<\/strong> are highly sought after by savvy punters and racing fans every spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips on which horse will win the next edition <\/strong>of the classic flood in as the countdown to the famous Flemington Race 7 at 3:00pm (local time)<\/strong> heats up.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen looking at Melbourne Cup race tips it is important to consider factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nWhat horses in the Melbourne Cup field are proven over the 3,200m (two mile) distance?<\/li>\n\n\n\nWho the key Melbourne Cup trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Melbourne Cup field this year?<\/li>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup barrier statistics and where your Melbourne Cup betting selections are drawn.<\/li>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup horses that come via a lead-up run in the Caulfield Cup earlier in the spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow long does it take to know if you placed a winning Melbourne Cup race tip?<\/strong> The event itself takes around 3 minutes and 20 seconds for the competing horses to run the 3,200m trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUsually, the official Melbourne Cup winner and winning Melbourne Cup trifecta<\/strong> are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Melbourne Cup result.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: Lead-Up Races to the Melbourne Cup <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat are the best Melbourne Cup lead-up races to look at when placing a Melbourne Cup bet? <\/strong>Key Melbourne Cup lead-up races include the Group 1 Caulfield Cup<\/strong> (2400m), the Group 1 Cox Plate<\/strong> (2040m), the Group 3 The Bart Cummings<\/strong> (2520m), Sydney’s Group 2 $2 million Hill Stakes<\/strong><\/a> (1900m), and the Group 3 Geelong Cup<\/strong> (2400m).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Caulfield Cup<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Without A Fight in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cox Plate<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Makybe Diva in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Geelong Cup \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Duanden (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Hill Stakes – Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Saintly (1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of races that offer a ballot-free ride to the winner into the Melbourne Cup field.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAustralian races to offer automatic Melbourne Cup entry to the successful horse include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRoy Higgins Quality<\/strong> (March)<\/li>\n\n\n\nAndrew Ramsden Stakes<\/strong> (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\nLexus Archer Stakes<\/strong> (September)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Bart Cummings<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCaulfield Cup<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCox Plate<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are also two international thoroughbred races offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption with the winners of the Ebor Handicap<\/strong> at York in the UK and the Belmont Gold Cup<\/strong> at New York in the USA potentially Melbourne Cup-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: International Horses in the Melbourne Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBetting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
VALIANT KING (10)<\/strong> is one Kiwi punters on TAB NZ should have firmly in their trifecta and first four calculations for Tuesday\u2019s Melbourne Cup \u2014 and there\u2019s plenty to like about his second tilt at the great race. He was a longshot 80\/1 outsider when finishing 13th in last year\u2019s Cup, but that run came from a horror draw (barrier 21) and he was only five lengths off the winner, Knight\u2019s Choice. Fast forward 12 months, and he\u2019s now had a full prep under the watchful eye of champion trainer Chris Waller and lands a much kinder draw in gate 10 \u2014 the same barrier Protectionist jumped from to win in 2014. This campaign, Valiant King finally broke through on Aussie soil with a commanding 2.75-length win in the Group 3 Bart Cummings at Flemington, booking his Cup ticket in style by defeating subsequent Geelong Cup winner Torranzino. But it was his Caulfield Cup performance that really turned heads. Sent out at 25\/1, he was buried back in the field and looked out of play turning for home \u2014 only to unleash a powerful late burst to grab third, finishing less than 1.5 lengths off the winner. That run screamed Melbourne Cup potential. He drops to just 51kg for the two-mile test, giving him a serious weight edge over many of the top fancies. Add in the services of Jye McNeil \u2014 who guided Twilight Payment to victory in 2020 \u2014 and you\u2019ve got a lightweight stayer with upside, a top jockey, and a trainer who knows how to peak them on the day. The 3200m is the final question, but with the right tempo and a bit of give in the ground, he\u2019s got the tools to stay the trip. If you\u2019re following the Caulfield Cup form, Valiant King is the one to latch onto. A must-have for exotics and a genuine blowout hope.<\/p>\nRIVER OF STARS (14)<\/strong> is one not to overlook \u2014 she\u2019s flying under the radar at double-figure odds but has the profile to surprise in the Melbourne Cup 2025. Part of Chris Waller\u2019s powerful five-strong Cup team, this Sea The Stars mare was imported from Ralph Beckett\u2019s French yard earlier this year and has quietly built momentum throughout the spring. While she\u2019s yet to win in Australia and hasn\u2019t saluted since June last year, her recent form suggests she\u2019s ready to peak. Her early runs this prep \u2014 8th in the Naturalism and 12th in the Turnbull \u2014 didn\u2019t turn heads, but she exploded into contention with a barnstorming finish in the Caulfield Cup. At massive odds, she charged home from the back to finish just half a length off the winner, carrying 53.5kg \u2014 giving weight to Half Yours, whom she now meets better at the weights. Beau Mertens sticks with her from barrier 14, which hasn\u2019t produced a winner since Makybe Diva in 2005 \u2014 but that was a mare too, and the parallel is hard to ignore. She\u2019s proven over longer trips, with winning form up to 2800m and a strong third in the Group 1 Sydney Cup over two miles in the autumn, so the distance is no concern. She\u2019ll need to lift again to win, but there\u2019s a sense of timing about her and Waller has been bullish in his praise. With the right tempo and a bit of sting out of the track, she\u2019s a genuine threat to run into the money. Smart play for exotics \u2014 don\u2019t let the price fool you.<\/p>\n Flemington R7 – Lexus Melbourne Cup (G1)<\/span> <\/div> Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/colgroup> 1st<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 14. Half Yours (8)<\/span> J: Jamie Melham<\/span> 53kg<\/span><\/div> 15141<\/span> T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 3.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 4th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 21. River Of Stars (14)<\/span> J: Beau Mertens<\/span> 51.5kg<\/span><\/div> x7802<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 19.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 6.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 7th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 1. Al Riffa (19)<\/span> J: Mark Zahra<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div> x4211<\/span> T: Joseph O’Brien<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 3.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 16th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 24. Valiant King (10)<\/span> J: Jye McNeil<\/span> 51kg<\/span><\/div> 3×013<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 9.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 3.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 19th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 6. Presage Nocturne (9)<\/span> J: Stephane Pasquier<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div> 13×34<\/span> T: Alessandro Botti<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 2.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div> For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 04:48:45 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> \n View Results: Flemington Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips on what horse will win the Melbourne Cup this year<\/strong> are highly sought after by savvy punters and racing fans every spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips on which horse will win the next edition <\/strong>of the classic flood in as the countdown to the famous Flemington Race 7 at 3:00pm (local time)<\/strong> heats up.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen looking at Melbourne Cup race tips it is important to consider factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nWhat horses in the Melbourne Cup field are proven over the 3,200m (two mile) distance?<\/li>\n\n\n\nWho the key Melbourne Cup trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Melbourne Cup field this year?<\/li>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup barrier statistics and where your Melbourne Cup betting selections are drawn.<\/li>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup horses that come via a lead-up run in the Caulfield Cup earlier in the spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow long does it take to know if you placed a winning Melbourne Cup race tip?<\/strong> The event itself takes around 3 minutes and 20 seconds for the competing horses to run the 3,200m trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUsually, the official Melbourne Cup winner and winning Melbourne Cup trifecta<\/strong> are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Melbourne Cup result.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: Lead-Up Races to the Melbourne Cup <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat are the best Melbourne Cup lead-up races to look at when placing a Melbourne Cup bet? <\/strong>Key Melbourne Cup lead-up races include the Group 1 Caulfield Cup<\/strong> (2400m), the Group 1 Cox Plate<\/strong> (2040m), the Group 3 The Bart Cummings<\/strong> (2520m), Sydney’s Group 2 $2 million Hill Stakes<\/strong><\/a> (1900m), and the Group 3 Geelong Cup<\/strong> (2400m).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Caulfield Cup<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Without A Fight in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cox Plate<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Makybe Diva in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Geelong Cup \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Duanden (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Hill Stakes – Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Saintly (1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of races that offer a ballot-free ride to the winner into the Melbourne Cup field.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAustralian races to offer automatic Melbourne Cup entry to the successful horse include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRoy Higgins Quality<\/strong> (March)<\/li>\n\n\n\nAndrew Ramsden Stakes<\/strong> (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\nLexus Archer Stakes<\/strong> (September)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Bart Cummings<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCaulfield Cup<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCox Plate<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are also two international thoroughbred races offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption with the winners of the Ebor Handicap<\/strong> at York in the UK and the Belmont Gold Cup<\/strong> at New York in the USA potentially Melbourne Cup-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: International Horses in the Melbourne Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBetting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
RIVER OF STARS (14)<\/strong> is one not to overlook \u2014 she\u2019s flying under the radar at double-figure odds but has the profile to surprise in the Melbourne Cup 2025. Part of Chris Waller\u2019s powerful five-strong Cup team, this Sea The Stars mare was imported from Ralph Beckett\u2019s French yard earlier this year and has quietly built momentum throughout the spring. While she\u2019s yet to win in Australia and hasn\u2019t saluted since June last year, her recent form suggests she\u2019s ready to peak. Her early runs this prep \u2014 8th in the Naturalism and 12th in the Turnbull \u2014 didn\u2019t turn heads, but she exploded into contention with a barnstorming finish in the Caulfield Cup. At massive odds, she charged home from the back to finish just half a length off the winner, carrying 53.5kg \u2014 giving weight to Half Yours, whom she now meets better at the weights. Beau Mertens sticks with her from barrier 14, which hasn\u2019t produced a winner since Makybe Diva in 2005 \u2014 but that was a mare too, and the parallel is hard to ignore. She\u2019s proven over longer trips, with winning form up to 2800m and a strong third in the Group 1 Sydney Cup over two miles in the autumn, so the distance is no concern. She\u2019ll need to lift again to win, but there\u2019s a sense of timing about her and Waller has been bullish in his praise. With the right tempo and a bit of sting out of the track, she\u2019s a genuine threat to run into the money. Smart play for exotics \u2014 don\u2019t let the price fool you.<\/p>\n Flemington R7 – Lexus Melbourne Cup (G1)<\/span> <\/div> Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/colgroup> 1st<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 14. Half Yours (8)<\/span> J: Jamie Melham<\/span> 53kg<\/span><\/div> 15141<\/span> T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 3.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 4th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 21. River Of Stars (14)<\/span> J: Beau Mertens<\/span> 51.5kg<\/span><\/div> x7802<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 19.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 6.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 7th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 1. Al Riffa (19)<\/span> J: Mark Zahra<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div> x4211<\/span> T: Joseph O’Brien<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 3.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 16th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 24. Valiant King (10)<\/span> J: Jye McNeil<\/span> 51kg<\/span><\/div> 3×013<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 9.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 3.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> 19th<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 6. Presage Nocturne (9)<\/span> J: Stephane Pasquier<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div> 13×34<\/span> T: Alessandro Botti<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> 5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> 2.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div> For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 04:48:45 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> \n View Results: Flemington Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips on what horse will win the Melbourne Cup this year<\/strong> are highly sought after by savvy punters and racing fans every spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips on which horse will win the next edition <\/strong>of the classic flood in as the countdown to the famous Flemington Race 7 at 3:00pm (local time)<\/strong> heats up.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen looking at Melbourne Cup race tips it is important to consider factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nWhat horses in the Melbourne Cup field are proven over the 3,200m (two mile) distance?<\/li>\n\n\n\nWho the key Melbourne Cup trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Melbourne Cup field this year?<\/li>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup barrier statistics and where your Melbourne Cup betting selections are drawn.<\/li>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup horses that come via a lead-up run in the Caulfield Cup earlier in the spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow long does it take to know if you placed a winning Melbourne Cup race tip?<\/strong> The event itself takes around 3 minutes and 20 seconds for the competing horses to run the 3,200m trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUsually, the official Melbourne Cup winner and winning Melbourne Cup trifecta<\/strong> are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Melbourne Cup result.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: Lead-Up Races to the Melbourne Cup <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat are the best Melbourne Cup lead-up races to look at when placing a Melbourne Cup bet? <\/strong>Key Melbourne Cup lead-up races include the Group 1 Caulfield Cup<\/strong> (2400m), the Group 1 Cox Plate<\/strong> (2040m), the Group 3 The Bart Cummings<\/strong> (2520m), Sydney’s Group 2 $2 million Hill Stakes<\/strong><\/a> (1900m), and the Group 3 Geelong Cup<\/strong> (2400m).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Caulfield Cup<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Without A Fight in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cox Plate<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Makybe Diva in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Geelong Cup \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Duanden (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Hill Stakes – Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Saintly (1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of races that offer a ballot-free ride to the winner into the Melbourne Cup field.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAustralian races to offer automatic Melbourne Cup entry to the successful horse include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRoy Higgins Quality<\/strong> (March)<\/li>\n\n\n\nAndrew Ramsden Stakes<\/strong> (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\nLexus Archer Stakes<\/strong> (September)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Bart Cummings<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCaulfield Cup<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCox Plate<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are also two international thoroughbred races offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption with the winners of the Ebor Handicap<\/strong> at York in the UK and the Belmont Gold Cup<\/strong> at New York in the USA potentially Melbourne Cup-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: International Horses in the Melbourne Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBetting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
Melbourne Cup tips on what horse will win the Melbourne Cup this year<\/strong> are highly sought after by savvy punters and racing fans every spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips on which horse will win the next edition <\/strong>of the classic flood in as the countdown to the famous Flemington Race 7 at 3:00pm (local time)<\/strong> heats up.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen looking at Melbourne Cup race tips it is important to consider factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nWhat horses in the Melbourne Cup field are proven over the 3,200m (two mile) distance?<\/li>\n\n\n\nWho the key Melbourne Cup trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Melbourne Cup field this year?<\/li>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup barrier statistics and where your Melbourne Cup betting selections are drawn.<\/li>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup horses that come via a lead-up run in the Caulfield Cup earlier in the spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow long does it take to know if you placed a winning Melbourne Cup race tip?<\/strong> The event itself takes around 3 minutes and 20 seconds for the competing horses to run the 3,200m trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUsually, the official Melbourne Cup winner and winning Melbourne Cup trifecta<\/strong> are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Melbourne Cup result.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: Lead-Up Races to the Melbourne Cup <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat are the best Melbourne Cup lead-up races to look at when placing a Melbourne Cup bet? <\/strong>Key Melbourne Cup lead-up races include the Group 1 Caulfield Cup<\/strong> (2400m), the Group 1 Cox Plate<\/strong> (2040m), the Group 3 The Bart Cummings<\/strong> (2520m), Sydney’s Group 2 $2 million Hill Stakes<\/strong><\/a> (1900m), and the Group 3 Geelong Cup<\/strong> (2400m).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Caulfield Cup<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Without A Fight in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cox Plate<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Makybe Diva in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Geelong Cup \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Duanden (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Hill Stakes – Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Saintly (1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of races that offer a ballot-free ride to the winner into the Melbourne Cup field.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAustralian races to offer automatic Melbourne Cup entry to the successful horse include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRoy Higgins Quality<\/strong> (March)<\/li>\n\n\n\nAndrew Ramsden Stakes<\/strong> (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\nLexus Archer Stakes<\/strong> (September)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Bart Cummings<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCaulfield Cup<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCox Plate<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are also two international thoroughbred races offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption with the winners of the Ebor Handicap<\/strong> at York in the UK and the Belmont Gold Cup<\/strong> at New York in the USA potentially Melbourne Cup-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: International Horses in the Melbourne Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBetting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
Melbourne Cup tips on which horse will win the next edition <\/strong>of the classic flood in as the countdown to the famous Flemington Race 7 at 3:00pm (local time)<\/strong> heats up.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen looking at Melbourne Cup race tips it is important to consider factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nWhat horses in the Melbourne Cup field are proven over the 3,200m (two mile) distance?<\/li>\n\n\n\nWho the key Melbourne Cup trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Melbourne Cup field this year?<\/li>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup barrier statistics and where your Melbourne Cup betting selections are drawn.<\/li>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup horses that come via a lead-up run in the Caulfield Cup earlier in the spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow long does it take to know if you placed a winning Melbourne Cup race tip?<\/strong> The event itself takes around 3 minutes and 20 seconds for the competing horses to run the 3,200m trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUsually, the official Melbourne Cup winner and winning Melbourne Cup trifecta<\/strong> are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Melbourne Cup result.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: Lead-Up Races to the Melbourne Cup <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat are the best Melbourne Cup lead-up races to look at when placing a Melbourne Cup bet? <\/strong>Key Melbourne Cup lead-up races include the Group 1 Caulfield Cup<\/strong> (2400m), the Group 1 Cox Plate<\/strong> (2040m), the Group 3 The Bart Cummings<\/strong> (2520m), Sydney’s Group 2 $2 million Hill Stakes<\/strong><\/a> (1900m), and the Group 3 Geelong Cup<\/strong> (2400m).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Caulfield Cup<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Without A Fight in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cox Plate<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Makybe Diva in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Geelong Cup \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Duanden (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Hill Stakes – Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Saintly (1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of races that offer a ballot-free ride to the winner into the Melbourne Cup field.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAustralian races to offer automatic Melbourne Cup entry to the successful horse include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRoy Higgins Quality<\/strong> (March)<\/li>\n\n\n\nAndrew Ramsden Stakes<\/strong> (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\nLexus Archer Stakes<\/strong> (September)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Bart Cummings<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCaulfield Cup<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCox Plate<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are also two international thoroughbred races offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption with the winners of the Ebor Handicap<\/strong> at York in the UK and the Belmont Gold Cup<\/strong> at New York in the USA potentially Melbourne Cup-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: International Horses in the Melbourne Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBetting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
When looking at Melbourne Cup race tips it is important to consider factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How long does it take to know if you placed a winning Melbourne Cup race tip?<\/strong> The event itself takes around 3 minutes and 20 seconds for the competing horses to run the 3,200m trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUsually, the official Melbourne Cup winner and winning Melbourne Cup trifecta<\/strong> are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Melbourne Cup result.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: Lead-Up Races to the Melbourne Cup <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat are the best Melbourne Cup lead-up races to look at when placing a Melbourne Cup bet? <\/strong>Key Melbourne Cup lead-up races include the Group 1 Caulfield Cup<\/strong> (2400m), the Group 1 Cox Plate<\/strong> (2040m), the Group 3 The Bart Cummings<\/strong> (2520m), Sydney’s Group 2 $2 million Hill Stakes<\/strong><\/a> (1900m), and the Group 3 Geelong Cup<\/strong> (2400m).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Caulfield Cup<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Without A Fight in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cox Plate<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Makybe Diva in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Geelong Cup \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Duanden (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Hill Stakes – Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Saintly (1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of races that offer a ballot-free ride to the winner into the Melbourne Cup field.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAustralian races to offer automatic Melbourne Cup entry to the successful horse include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRoy Higgins Quality<\/strong> (March)<\/li>\n\n\n\nAndrew Ramsden Stakes<\/strong> (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\nLexus Archer Stakes<\/strong> (September)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Bart Cummings<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCaulfield Cup<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCox Plate<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are also two international thoroughbred races offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption with the winners of the Ebor Handicap<\/strong> at York in the UK and the Belmont Gold Cup<\/strong> at New York in the USA potentially Melbourne Cup-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: International Horses in the Melbourne Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBetting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
Usually, the official Melbourne Cup winner and winning Melbourne Cup trifecta<\/strong> are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Melbourne Cup result.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: Lead-Up Races to the Melbourne Cup <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat are the best Melbourne Cup lead-up races to look at when placing a Melbourne Cup bet? <\/strong>Key Melbourne Cup lead-up races include the Group 1 Caulfield Cup<\/strong> (2400m), the Group 1 Cox Plate<\/strong> (2040m), the Group 3 The Bart Cummings<\/strong> (2520m), Sydney’s Group 2 $2 million Hill Stakes<\/strong><\/a> (1900m), and the Group 3 Geelong Cup<\/strong> (2400m).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Caulfield Cup<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Without A Fight in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cox Plate<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Makybe Diva in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Geelong Cup \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Duanden (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Hill Stakes – Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Saintly (1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of races that offer a ballot-free ride to the winner into the Melbourne Cup field.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAustralian races to offer automatic Melbourne Cup entry to the successful horse include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRoy Higgins Quality<\/strong> (March)<\/li>\n\n\n\nAndrew Ramsden Stakes<\/strong> (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\nLexus Archer Stakes<\/strong> (September)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Bart Cummings<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCaulfield Cup<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCox Plate<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are also two international thoroughbred races offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption with the winners of the Ebor Handicap<\/strong> at York in the UK and the Belmont Gold Cup<\/strong> at New York in the USA potentially Melbourne Cup-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: International Horses in the Melbourne Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBetting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
What are the best Melbourne Cup lead-up races to look at when placing a Melbourne Cup bet? <\/strong>Key Melbourne Cup lead-up races include the Group 1 Caulfield Cup<\/strong> (2400m), the Group 1 Cox Plate<\/strong> (2040m), the Group 3 The Bart Cummings<\/strong> (2520m), Sydney’s Group 2 $2 million Hill Stakes<\/strong><\/a> (1900m), and the Group 3 Geelong Cup<\/strong> (2400m).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Caulfield Cup<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Without A Fight in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cox Plate<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Makybe Diva in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Geelong Cup \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Duanden (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Hill Stakes – Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Saintly (1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of races that offer a ballot-free ride to the winner into the Melbourne Cup field.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAustralian races to offer automatic Melbourne Cup entry to the successful horse include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRoy Higgins Quality<\/strong> (March)<\/li>\n\n\n\nAndrew Ramsden Stakes<\/strong> (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\nLexus Archer Stakes<\/strong> (September)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Bart Cummings<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCaulfield Cup<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCox Plate<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are also two international thoroughbred races offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption with the winners of the Ebor Handicap<\/strong> at York in the UK and the Belmont Gold Cup<\/strong> at New York in the USA potentially Melbourne Cup-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: International Horses in the Melbourne Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBetting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
The Caulfield Cup<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Without A Fight in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cox Plate<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Makybe Diva in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Geelong Cup \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Duanden (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Hill Stakes – Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Saintly (1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of races that offer a ballot-free ride to the winner into the Melbourne Cup field.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAustralian races to offer automatic Melbourne Cup entry to the successful horse include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRoy Higgins Quality<\/strong> (March)<\/li>\n\n\n\nAndrew Ramsden Stakes<\/strong> (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\nLexus Archer Stakes<\/strong> (September)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Bart Cummings<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCaulfield Cup<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCox Plate<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are also two international thoroughbred races offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption with the winners of the Ebor Handicap<\/strong> at York in the UK and the Belmont Gold Cup<\/strong> at New York in the USA potentially Melbourne Cup-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: International Horses in the Melbourne Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBetting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
The Cox Plate<\/a> \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Makybe Diva in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Geelong Cup \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Duanden (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Hill Stakes – Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Saintly (1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of races that offer a ballot-free ride to the winner into the Melbourne Cup field.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAustralian races to offer automatic Melbourne Cup entry to the successful horse include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRoy Higgins Quality<\/strong> (March)<\/li>\n\n\n\nAndrew Ramsden Stakes<\/strong> (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\nLexus Archer Stakes<\/strong> (September)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Bart Cummings<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCaulfield Cup<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCox Plate<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are also two international thoroughbred races offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption with the winners of the Ebor Handicap<\/strong> at York in the UK and the Belmont Gold Cup<\/strong> at New York in the USA potentially Melbourne Cup-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: International Horses in the Melbourne Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBetting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
The Geelong Cup \u2013 Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Duanden (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Hill Stakes – Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Saintly (1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of races that offer a ballot-free ride to the winner into the Melbourne Cup field.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAustralian races to offer automatic Melbourne Cup entry to the successful horse include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRoy Higgins Quality<\/strong> (March)<\/li>\n\n\n\nAndrew Ramsden Stakes<\/strong> (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\nLexus Archer Stakes<\/strong> (September)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Bart Cummings<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCaulfield Cup<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCox Plate<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are also two international thoroughbred races offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption with the winners of the Ebor Handicap<\/strong> at York in the UK and the Belmont Gold Cup<\/strong> at New York in the USA potentially Melbourne Cup-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: International Horses in the Melbourne Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBetting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
The Hill Stakes – Melbourne Cup double<\/strong> was last completed by Saintly (1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of races that offer a ballot-free ride to the winner into the Melbourne Cup field.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAustralian races to offer automatic Melbourne Cup entry to the successful horse include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRoy Higgins Quality<\/strong> (March)<\/li>\n\n\n\nAndrew Ramsden Stakes<\/strong> (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\nLexus Archer Stakes<\/strong> (September)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Bart Cummings<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCaulfield Cup<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n\n\n\nCox Plate<\/strong> (October)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are also two international thoroughbred races offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption with the winners of the Ebor Handicap<\/strong> at York in the UK and the Belmont Gold Cup<\/strong> at New York in the USA potentially Melbourne Cup-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: International Horses in the Melbourne Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBetting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
There are a number of races that offer a ballot-free ride to the winner into the Melbourne Cup field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australian races to offer automatic Melbourne Cup entry to the successful horse include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are also two international thoroughbred races offering a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption with the winners of the Ebor Handicap<\/strong> at York in the UK and the Belmont Gold Cup<\/strong> at New York in the USA potentially Melbourne Cup-bound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips: International Horses in the Melbourne Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBetting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
Betting on the international horses<\/strong> in the field is more and more popular as Melbourne Cup tips favour the dour overseas stayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSince the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLooking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
Since the first Northern hemisphere-trained Melbourne Cup winner back in 1993 the raiders have dominated Melbourne Cup tipping and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From 2014 \u2013 2020 five of the seven Melbourne Cup winners were trained overseas. The 2020 Melbourne Cup trifecta saw a trio of raiders outstay the locals when Twilight Payment defeated Tiger Moth and Prince Of Arran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking back over the Melbourne Cup history and statistics<\/strong> shows that the last Australian-bred Melbourne Cup winners were Shocking (2009), Vow And Declare (2019), and upset champion Knight’s Choice (2024)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup Tips for a Trifecta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nMelbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\nThe horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\nPlacing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\nA Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
Melbourne Cup tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Melbourne Cup results. <\/p>\n\n\n
The horse to finish on top of the Melbourne Cup trifecta is your Melbourne Cup winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.<\/p>\n
Placing a Melbourne Cup trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.<\/p>\n
A Melbourne Cup trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Melbourne Cup <\/strong>to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.<\/p>\nAvoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\nKey Melbourne Cup <\/b>Statistics and Insights<\/b><\/h3>\nPlace an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n
Avoiding the favourite into your Melbourne Cup trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a very poor strike rate in the event.<\/p>\n
Place an informed bet on this year’s Melbourne Cup by considering the following key statistics and insights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nWin Rates:<\/strong> Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Melbourne Cup. <\/span>Our Melbourne Cup betting tips<\/strong> <\/a>available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/span>\u00a0provide detailed win rate statistics.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace Percentages:<\/strong> Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Melbourne Cup <\/span>race tips<\/span> offer comprehensive data on place percentages.<\/span><\/li>\n