Garachico stuns as rank outsider in Australian Heritage Cup

Garachico has stunned the Flemington crowd to win the Australian Heritage Cup as an $81 shot with Ladbrokes Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Garachico has saluted at cricket score odds in the $250,000 Australian Heritage Cup (2800m), with the $81 shot stunning the Flemington crowd on Tuesday. The Dominic Sutton-trained six-year-old timed a run perfectly to beat home Newfoundland ($9.50) and Whisky On The Hill ($6), with Quantam Cat running on for fourth. With plenty of money coming for Whisky On The Hill late, nobody expected Garachico to challenge…

Tycoon Star causes upset in Maribyrnong Plate

Tycoon Star has defied betting sites to win the Maribyrnong Plate for the Hayes stable on Melbourne Cup day. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Lindsay Park and Michael Dee have combined in the opening event on Melbourne Cup Day, with Tycoon Star ($18.00) bolting clear in the Group 3 Maribyrnong Plate (1000m) at Flemington. Team Hayes had four of the 10 gallopers lining up in the first race of the morning, with the $18.00 proving to be the best of the lot, holding out stable companions Bacash ($6.50) and Shining…

McDonald’s hot form continues early on Melbourne Cup day

James McDonald has continued his hot form in the TAB Trophy. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Racing Photos) Superstar jockey James McDonald has quickly backed up his Derby Day haul with his first win of Melbourne Cup day, after Opening Address saluted in the $175,000 TAB Trophy (1800m). Trained by Liam Howley, Opening Address was expertly steered to sit just outside the leader, ready to strike on the straight and the $3.80 shot did not disappoint, rocketing home in the second race on the card. Opening Address beat home Statuario ($7) and…

Big Dance Day 2024: Free Randwick race replays & results

Big Dance Day. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Big Dance Day 2024 awaits punters at Royal Randwick on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 with a bumper 10-race meeting set down for decision. The $3 million Big Dance (1600m) headlines what is set to be a big day of racing in Sydney. As the Sydney Spring Carnival winds down, catch up on all the race replays, results and dividends provided by top horse racing bookmakers here. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Race 1 – Midway Handicap (1800 METRES) Race Replay…

Melbourne Cup Day 2024: Full race replays, results & dividends

Melbourne Cup Day. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Melbourne Cup Day 2024 is finally here with a bumper nine-race meeting set down for decision at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) is set to jump at 3pm AEDT. As the Melbourne Cup Carnival continues, catch up on all the race replays, results and dividends provided by top horse racing bookmakers here. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Race 1 – Group 3 Maribyrnong Plate (1000 METRES) Race Replay &…

Top Melbourne Cup betting sites and bookie apps 2024

Melbourne Cup betting is available at almost every Australian online bookmaker, but some bookie sites undoubtedly stand taller than the rest. The top Melbourne Cup betting sites for 2024 include some of the heavy-hitters, like Ladbrokes.com.au, Neds.com.au and bet365.com.au. However some of the newcomers to Australian racing betting, like Dabble, Picklebet and MarantelliBet are making it hard to ignore them, with outstanding Melbourne Cup coverage and great tech backing their strong ideas. Most Melbourne Cup betting sites can be accessed via both desktop computer and mobile, with many having racing…

Melbourne Cup betting update: Vauban & Buckaroo joint favourites

Melbourne Cup Day. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Racing Photos) Melbourne Cup Day 2024 has finally arrived, and come 3pm AEDT, the nation will virtually stop for the 164th running of the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). Following the withdrawal of Athabascan from the Melbourne Cup field on vets advice, a field of 23 will duke it out for the $8.56 million on offer in the time-honoured classic. With no further scratchings, the Melbourne Cup is $7 the field, with Vauban and Buckaroo joint- favourites in the Melbourne Cup betting with Playup…

Melbourne Cup 2024 free trifecta tips & betting strategy

Securing the Melbourne Cup trifecta is a cherished tradition and one of the most rewarding bets for punters. Horsebetting.com.au offers our Melbourne Cup trifecta tips for Tuesday, November 5, at Flemington. The 2023 Melbourne Cup trifecta paid $10,668.10 on the local tote, with Without A Fight ($8), Soulcombe ($9.50) and Sheraz ($151) filling the trifecta. Our on top selection for the 2024 Melbourne Cup is Zardozi. The James Cummings-trained mare should have won the Metropolitan three runs back when nosed out of it by Land Legend, and then had plenty…

Today’s horse racing tips & quaddie picks | Tuesday, 5/11/24

There are 16 horse racing meetings set for Australia on Tuesday, November 5. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Flemington, Randwick, Eagle Farm, Ascot & Darwin. Tuesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – November 5, 2024 Flemington Racing Tips Randwick Racing Tips Eagle Farm Racing Tips Ascot Racing Tips Darwin Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you…

Melbourne Cup FAQ

Welcome to our Melbourne Cup FAQ page! Here, you’ll find answers to all the questions you have surrounding the Melbourne Cup, from race details, betting tips, history, traditions, statistics, top bookmakers, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned punter or need a Melbourne Cup beginners guide, this is a one stop shop for all your questions. If you cannot find an answer your are looking for, leave a message on our social media pages or email, and our Horsebetting.com.au team will be sure to add it to the page What is…