Tactical pace the key to winning the Melbourne Cup

Flemington: the Australians can enjoy a home win in the Melbourne CupCredit: Vince Caligiuri

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Melbourne Cup
1pt win at 12-1 generally

Thomas Hobson
Melbourne Cup
1pt each-way at 33-1 with bet365 (25-1 with Betway, 20-1 generally)

European-bred horses have dominated the Emirates Melbourne Cup for a good few years now and statistically that trend looks likely to continue with 40 of the 55 entries having been born in the northern hemisphere.

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Tom SegalTipster

Published on 11 October 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 08:47, 12 October 2017

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