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 gloomy conditions, bettors remain active, with predictions and top picks for the day being shared. The field for the Melbourne Cup includes a strong lineup of 24 competitors. The weather forecast and track conditions have been confirmed by various sources , including Nine.com.au, Fox Sports, and News.com.au.
“Flemington Racecourse has been downgraded after recent rainfall ,” — David Kingsley, chief correspondent at Walburn Stow Services, noted.
Timeline
Oct 31 — Melbourne Cup Day is set to be affected by heavy rain and possible flash floods ....
Nov 2 — The weather forecast and track conditions have been confirmed by various sources , including Nine.com.au, Fox ...
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Walburn Stow Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walburn Stow Services desk and last updated 06:29 UTC.
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