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After the racing action of today’s Victoria Derby Day finishes up the official Melbourne Cup 2014 field will be released followed by the all-important barrier draw live from Flemington Racecourse.
This year’s edition of the $6.2 million Group 1 Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) will run back at the track this coming Tuesday, November 4, featuring a capacity 24 starter field.
There are still officially 37 stayers looking to line-up in the world’s richest handicap following the withdrawal of the 2012 Melbourne Cup winner Green Moon, second on the order of entry, this morning due to a cracked hoof.
2014 Melbourne Cup final acceptances close at 4:30pm (AEDT) with the Victorian Racing Club (VRC) committee to confirm the final field by 6pm.
The 2014 Melbourne cup barrier draw then takes place live from 7pm.
Positions 1 – 22 in the Melbourne Cup starting line-up are all but confirmed with Caulfield Cup winner Admire Rakti number one on the ballot as the 58.5k top weight.
The Japanese-trained champ is also the clear $4.80 favourite in the latest Melbourne Cup odds at Ladbrokes.com.au.
Also at single figures to win the Melbourne Cup are Kris Lees’ beaten Caulfield Cup favourite Lucia Valentina ($7) and German stayer Protectionist ($7.50) who caught the eye when fourth in the Herbert Power Stakes in his Australian debut.
So who are the horses on the cusp of a Melbourne Cup start?
Stay tuned to Races.com.au throughout Victoria Derby Day to see who is in and who is out of the 2014 Melbourne Cup field and don’t forget to place your bets for today and next Tuesday online at Ladbrokes.com.au for the guaranteed best odds!
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