Details released ahead of the 164th Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 5 November 2024 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 5 Nov 2024, 10:29am

The 164th Melbourne Cup will be held at Flemington this Tuesday at 5pm NZT. The race features more than $9.2 million in prizemoney, with the winner set to receive $4.8 million. Vauban is listed as the favourite at $6.50.

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1. StuffTue 5 Nov 2024, 5:00am

   Melbourne Cup 2024: All you need to know (opens in new tab)

   • Melbourne Cup 2024 quiz: Test your knowledge of the great race (opens in new tab) Tue 5 Nov 2024, 5:00am
   • Melbourne Cup 2024: Sweepstake form for download and printing (opens in new tab) Tue 5 Nov 2024, 5:00am
2. The PostTue 5 Nov 2024, 5:00am

   Melbourne Cup quiz: Test your knowledge of the race that stops two nations (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 5 Nov 2024, 10:29am

   Veteran commentator offers Melbourne Cup advice (opens in new tab)