It’s the race that stops a nation—the 2026 Melbourne Cup! Will you be pulling an all-nighter or setting an early alarm? The big one jumps off at around 4am UK time.
Along with our top Melbourne Cup tips, T4P has you covered with full-card selections for Flemington!
TIPS
R1 Darley Maribyrnong Plate (Group 3)
LA LA LILLY
R2 Pin & Win Community Handicap
POLITELY DUN
R3 Tab One Pool Trophy (Listed)
FRINGILLA
R4 The Schweppervescence Plate
PEYTON
R5 Australian Heritage Cup
TEMPESTI
R6 Asahi Super Dry Plate (Listed)
ST LAWRENCE
R7 Lexus Melbourne Cup (Group 1)
TRUSTYOURINSTINCT
POINT OF LAW
SHOCKLETZ
E/W SONS AND LOVERS
E/W MIDDLE EARTH
R8 Crown Amanda Elliott (Listed)
MR NATURAL
R9 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes (Group 3)
SHADHAVAR
R10 Channel 9 Trophy
BUCCLEUCH
