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Melbourne Cup tips come in thick and fast from all corners in the lead up to the race each year. Many of these tips are only decipherable to dedicated horse racing fans, leaving the casual punter little choice but to go with guesses and the picks of friends.

It doesn’t have to be that way! There are some timeless Melbourne Cup tips that will help you to make your own picks and better bets overall. Check out our list to learn how you can make a more informed bet on the Melbourne Cup, and then visit our news section for the latest 2011 Melbourne Cup tips.

Melbourne Cup 2011 Tips

Each year leading up to Flemington Race 7 on the first Tuesday of November savvy punters are out to find the best Melbourne Cup betting tips and Melbourne Cup exotic selections. And every year the team at Races.com.au team provide our readers with our exclusive, insider Melbourne Cup picks and best bets.

Having looked through the 2011 Melbourne Cup field and Melbourne Cup 2011 form guide on the 24 stayers engaged for the $6 million showdown, the crew have again come up with our first four selections to back in the Melbourne Cup Quinella, Exacta, Trifecta and First Four markets at Australia’s leading bookmaker Luxbet.

Tips for the 2011 Melbourne Cup

  • 2011 Melbourne Cup Winner: #1 Americain – Rated special to Win at $4.40 through Luxbet
  • 2011 Melbourne Cup 2nd: #9 Lucas Cranch – Paying $10 to Win and $3.25 to Place at Luxbet
  • 2011 Melbourne Cup 3rd: #3 Dunaden – Paying $7.50 to Win and $2.63 to Place at Luxbet
  • 2011 Melbourne Cup 4th: #17 At First Sight – Paying $14 to Win and $4.25 to Place at Luxbet

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Melbourne Cup 2011 Tips News

  • Melbourne Cup Tips 2011

1.) Watch the lead up races

There are several races that are considered good guides for Melbourne Cup performance. These include the:

  • Mackinnon Stakes
  • Lexus Stakes (formerly called the Saab Quality)
  • Moonee Valley Cup
  • Cox Plate
  • Caulfield Cup

You will get a lot of good 2011 Melbourne Cup tips based on how runners perform in this year’s lead up races. You should also track the odds for these races at sites like Luxbet or Odds.com.au

2.) Don’t just pick the favourites

There is no need to simply go with the crowd when betting on the Melbourne Cup, as outside chances have historically performed quite well. While you should stick to runners on the day that have a price below $20, the favourites aren’t always the way to go.

If you follow the same 2011 Melbourne Cup tips as everyone else this year and end up betting on the favourite, you can only expect a tiny payout if you win. Don’t you want a chance to win big? Well, find an unappreciated runner with good odds, and a win will be much more rewarding.

3.) Don’t fear the exotic bets

If you have little choice but to go with the favourite (for instance, if the magical offspring of Makybe Diva and Pharlap were running in the Cup) then you should consider exotic bets like exactas, quinellas, superfectas, etc.

Picking the Melbourne Cup trifecta does not just pay extremely well – it’s also something you can brag about for years! In 2003, a man accidentally won $2.6 million by correctly picking the Melbourne Cup trifecta when he entered his bet multiple times. That’s a huge payday AND a story that will buy you drinks for years to come. Don’t ignore those 2011 Melbourne Cup trifecta tips. In fact, seek them out more than you would tips for the winner.

4.) If you have a hot tip, take early odds

Don’t wait to act on good 2011 Melbourne Cup tips – place your bet now! Fixed odds at sites like Luxbet come out as early as the nominations, so there is no reason you can’t bet as soon as you have your picks. The earlier you bet, the better the Melbourne Cup odds you can take advantage of. The later you bet, the shorter those odds and the smaller the potential payout.

5.) Join an online betting site!

If you aren’t already betting online, then there is no better tip than to sign up for an account at trusted online bookies like Luxbet, Sportsbet or [centerbet]. Online betting is the way to go these days, as you can get better odds than your local TAB while benefiting from special promotional offers that help your betting dollar go further.

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