15 h. ago Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: Wet weather continues as Flemington gets set for biggest day of the year

Follow all the action from Flemington as we gear up for a huge day of racing and fashion ahead of the race that stops the nation.

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31 h. ago Showers dampen Melbourne long weekend with wet weather forecast for Cup day

After a soaking start to the week in Melbourne, a further deluge of rain is set to dampen the Melbourne Cup tomorrow.

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32 h. ago Vauban has failed twice in the Melbourne Cup. Here’s why the third time will be the charm

Form analyst Ally Mosley has run her eye over the Cup field and come up with a winner – and the wet weather will only help her pick.

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38 h. ago Soaking start for Melbourne with constant rain forecast to kick off the week

Up to 45 millimetres of rain is forecast in Melbourne on Monday. Unfortunately for racegoers, the wet weather is set to continue into Cup Day.

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3 d. ago Cup Day weather: Wet forecast means a brolly and gumboots might be in order

The weather bureau forecasts up to 15 millimetres of rain across much of Melbourne for Cup Day, bringing back memories of one of the wettest races on record.

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3 w. ago Bathurst 1000 LIVE: Drivers turn to drink as wet weather brings Bathurst chaos

The 62nd edition of the famous Bathurst 1000 will - as always - feature speed, chaos and carnage. Who will conquer the mountain and win the Peter Brock Trophy?

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