Our experts look at the contenders for the big race in Flemington

Racing Post's Maddy Playle, Nick Watts, Dave Orton and ANZ Bloodstock News' Lydia Symonds preview the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Can British and Irish trained raiders Yucatan and Cross Counter bring the trophy home, or will Chris Waller and Michael Moroney spoil the European party?

The panel look at the leading contenders and analyse which horses have fallen foul of the draw.