The Melbourne Cup, the race that stops a nation, has arrived and with that a flood people ready and willing to lay down their hard-earned cash for the chance to pick a winner.
Caulfield Cup runner-up Buckaroo and star import Vauban — who disappointed in this race last year as favourite — are currently joint favourites at $6.50.
Absurde and Onesmoothoperator are also rated single figure chances at $9 while there has been good money for Zardozi ($12) and Okita Soushi $13.
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DUMMIES’ GUIDE: How to place a bet on the Melbourne Cup
ULTIMATE GUIDE: How much winner gets and the horses punters are backing
FINAL FIELD: Who made the cut in 2024?
WEATHER FORECAST: What is the weather forecast for the 2024 Melbourne Cup?
BARRIER DRAW: Race blown open after favourite shocker
START TIME: When does the race begin in my state?
EXPERT TIPS: Who those in the know are backing
LATEST ODDS (via TAB)
Buckaroo $6.50
Vauban $6.50
Onesmoothoperator $9
Absurde $9
Zardozi $12
Sea King $12
Okita Soushi $13
Land Legend $15
Interpretation $19
Kovalica $23
Saint George $23
Warp Speed $26
Circle of Fire $34
Sharp’n’Smart $51
Just Fine $51
Athabascan $51
The Map $51
Knight’s Choice $101
Valiant King $101
Fancy Man $101
Manzoice $101
Mostly Cloudy $101
Positivity $101
Trust in You $101
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