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3 November 2026
NZ-bred Asterix withdrawn from Melbourne Cup: Race time, horses, favourites, winners and predictions - what you need to know
New Zealand interest in the Melbourne Cup has taken a hit, with the late withdrawal of NZ-bred entry Asterix just hours before Australia’s biggest horse race.
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