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2 November 2026

What time is the Melbourne Cup? How to watch and the weather forecast

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What time is the Melbourne Cup? How to watch and the weather forecast

A strong field of Australian hopefuls and international raiders is preparing for the race that stops the nation on Tuesday.

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