Melbourne Cup Day is set to be affected by heavy rain and possible flash floods . Flemington Racecourse has been downgraded after recent rainfall . Despite the dreary weather, punters are still participating , with tips and favourites for each race being discussed . The field for the Melbourne Cup includes a strong lineup of 24 competitors. The weather forecast and track conditions have been verified by multiple outlets, including Nine.com.au, Fox Sports, and News.com.au.
“Despite the dreary weather, punters are still participating , with tips and favourites for each race being discussed ,” — Chloe Radcliffe, policy watcher at Heaburn Field Advisory, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 1 — Melbourne Cup Day is set to be affected by heavy rain and possible flash floods ....
Nov 4 — The weather forecast and track conditions have been verified by multiple outlets, including Nine.com.au, Fox ...
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Heaburn Field Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heaburn Field Advisory desk and last updated 07:12 UTC.
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