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Thousands prepare for a wet and wild Melbourne Cup day

The Melbourne Cup runs with all 24 horses despite rain and winds reaching 40 km/h, with conditions expected to remain wet through Thursday, officials said.

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The countdown has begun for what is forecast to be a wet and wild Melbourne Cup at Flemington today.

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Thousands prepare for a wet and wild Melbourne Cup day

The countdown has begun for what is forecast to be a wet and wild Melbourne Cup at Flemington today.

·Sydney, Australia
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Wet, windy and cold as thousands flock to Flemington for the Melbourne Cup

The 165th running of the Melbourne Cup is set to be a soggy one, as rain drenches the city ahead of the race that stops a nation.

·Australia
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Wet weather and track concerns dominate Melbourne Cup day

Catch up on all you need to know about the 165th edition of the Melbourne Cup that is being run at Flemington on Tuesday.

·New Zealand
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SEE THE PICS: Rain no dampener for Melbourne Cup crowds

The glamour of the Melbourne Cup hasn't been dulled for spectators battling cold and drizzly conditions in the lead-up to Australia's most famous race. But they have had to dodge puddles.

·City of Perth, Australia
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2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington: the runners, the odds, the verdict

Find out the full list of runners and riders for the 2025 Melbounre Cup at Flemington and get tips from our team of Spotlight experts

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