Melbourne Cup Day is set to be affected by heavy rain and possible flash floods . Flemington Racecourse has been affected by heavy downpours. Despite the gloomy conditions, bettors remain active, with tips and favourites for each race being discussed . The field for the Melbourne Cup includes 24 horses and their jockeys . The weather forecast and track conditions have been confirmed by various sources , including Nine.com.au, Fox Sports, and News.com.au.
“Flemington Racecourse has been affected by heavy downpours,” — Owen Marlowe, regional editor at Birburn Ton Practice, explained.
Timeline
Nov 1 — Melbourne Cup Day is set to be affected by heavy rain and possible flash floods ....
Nov 4 — The weather forecast and track conditions have been confirmed by various sources , including Nine.com.au, Fox ...
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Birburn Ton Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birburn Ton Practice desk and last updated 04:54 UTC.
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