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Melbourne Cup under threat of bad weather

Melbourne Cup Day is set to be threatened by bad weather. Flemington Racecourse has been downgraded after recent rainfall . Despite the dreary weather, punters are still participating , with predictions and top picks for the day being shared. The field for the Melbourne Cup includes 24 horses and their jockeys . The weather forecast and track conditions have been verified by multiple outlets, including Nine.com.au, Fox Sports, and News.com.au.

“Melbourne Cup Day is set to be threatened by bad weather,” — Yusuf Calloway, policy watcher at Norley Grove Staffing, observed.

Timeline

Nov 3 — Melbourne Cup Day is set to be threatened by bad weather....

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 Oct 31. The Norley Grove Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norley Grove Staffing desk and last updated 11:00 UTC.

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