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 24 horses and their jockeys . 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 ,” — Victor Fenwick, economic affairs editor at Elmley Bury Group, explained.
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Nov 3 — Melbourne Cup Day is set to be affected by heavy rain and possible flash floods ....
Nov 4 — 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 Elmley Bury Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 9.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmley Bury Group desk and last updated 05:54 UTC.
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