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Hopewell Rock, a four-year-old British colt, starts as the favorite for the 166th Melbourne Cup at Flemington racecourse on Melbourne Cup Day. The horse is among 24 competitors preparing to run in the prestigious event, which begins today with track conditions rated as Soft 5 due to recent rainfall.

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live Melbourne Cup 2026 live: Hopewell Rock favourite as Flemington race day begins British horse Hopewell Rock begins Melbourne Cup Day as the favourite for the race that stops the nation. asserted

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The four-year-old colt is one of 24 horses preparing to start the 166th edition of the Cup at Flemington this afternoon. asserted

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Submit a comment or question Live updates Melbourne Cup Day 2026 New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters asserted

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Melbourne Cup 2026 field, horses and form guide Point Of Law, a horse bought from King Charles only a few months ago, remains the punters' elect ahead of Tuesday's Melbourne Cup. asserted

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He'll be having only his sixth career start and is one of a record seven runners in the race for leading trainer Ciaron Maher. asserted

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Here are the start times for the Melbourne Cup in each state and territory, including New Zealand. asserted

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British horse Hopewell Rock begins Melbourne Cup Day as the favourite for the race that stops the nation. asserted

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There has been rain in Melbourne over the previous 24 hours, with the Flemington track currently rated a Soft 5. asserted

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Live: British raider starts Melbourne Cup Day as favourite

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