Melbourne Cup Betting Guide 2025

What Is the Melbourne Cup?

The Melbourne Cup is Australia most prestigious horse race and one of the most famous horse races in the world. Held annually on the first Tuesday of November at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, it is a 3,200-metre Group 1 handicap race for horses aged three years and older. The race is known as "the race that stops a nation" because virtually all Australians — whether racing fans or not — tune in or participate in workplace sweeps.

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Bet Types

• Win: Your horse must finish first.
• Place: Your horse must finish in the top 3 (or top 2 in small fields).
• Each-Way: A combination of Win and Place — you win if your horse places, and win more if it wins.
• Quinella: Pick the first two horses in any order.
• Exacta: Pick the first two horses in the exact order.
• Trifecta: Pick the first three horses in the exact order.
• Multi: Combine multiple selections across different races for a bigger payout.

Melbourne Cup Tips

Study the form guide — look at recent runs, barrier draw, weight, and distance record. The Melbourne Cup is a long race (3,200m), so stamina is key. Horses that have proven staying ability over similar distances have an advantage. Consider the trainer and jockey — certain trainers specialise in preparing horses for the Melbourne Cup. International raiders have been dominant in recent years, so pay attention to overseas entrants. For more sports betting tips, check our sports betting guide.