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Melbourne Cup under threat of bad weather

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 dreary weather, punters are still participating , with predictions and top picks for the day being shared. 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.

“Despite the dreary weather, punters are still participating , with predictions and top picks for the day being shared,” — Simone Whitfield, staff writer at Greenstone Bridge Group, noted.

Timeline

Nov 1 — 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 ...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Greenstone Bridge Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenstone Bridge Group desk and last updated 04:37 UTC.

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