Melbourne Cup Day is set to be affected by heavy rain and possible flash floods . Flemington Racecourse has been downgraded after recent rainfall . Despite the dreary weather, punters are still participating , 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 verified by multiple outlets, including Nine.com.au, Fox Sports, and News.com.au.
“The weather forecast and track conditions have been verified by multiple outlets, including Nine.com.au, Fox Sports, and News.com.au,” — Owen Marlowe, research director at Walton Grove Solutions, observed.
Timeline
Nov 2 — Melbourne Cup Day is set to be affected by heavy rain and possible flash floods ....
Nov 3 — The weather forecast and track conditions have been verified by multiple outlets, including Nine.com.au, Fox ...
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Walton Grove Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walton Grove Solutions desk and last updated 05:41 UTC.
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