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2026 Melbourne Cup barrier draw
Inside or outside? The 2026 Melbourne Cup barrier draw has been revealed. See where all 24 runners will jump from at Flemington.
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In The Lab: Racelab ratings reveal the best of the Melbourne Cup internationals
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One Pool, two stories: where the tote won and lost on Cox Plate day
Cox Plate Day put two tote issues side by side. At Flemington, where pools were merged with Hong Kong, the...
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Paul Tatnell covers off on the big issues of the week his Backmarkers column
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Paul Tatnell covers off on the big issues of the week his Backmarkers column
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