Point of Law leads strong Melbourne Cup field on rainy Tuesday
Point of Law, a UK thoroughbred three-year-old, tops the betting for Tuesday's Melbourne Cup in a 24-horse field, though rain is forecast.
The Melbourne Cup takes place on Tuesday, November 3, marking the 166th running of the race. Point of Law, trained by Ciaron Maher, won the Geelong Cup last month on his Australian debut and is the clear favourite.
The field includes 24 horses with a strong international contingent alongside local runners. Rain is forecast for Melbourne on Monday with between 3 and 15 millimetres expected, and a possible shower on Cup Day.
The race will be broadcast on Channel Nine and streamed on Nine Now.
- 166th
- Running number
- 24 horses
- Field size
- Point of Law
- Favourite
- Ciaron Maher
- Trainer
Why it mattersThe Melbourne Cup is a major Australian sporting event; rain could affect racing conditions and betting odds.
AustraliaMillions of Australians follow the Melbourne Cup on November 3; the wet weather may influence track conditions and how horses perform on the day.
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