The Race That Stops a Nation is typically held on the first Tuesday in November and, despite the craziness of 2020, there is no exception this year.  As of right now, however, here are no fans expected at Flemington racecourse on November 3, 2020 for the Melbourne Cup or the Victoria Racing Carnival.

The classic field will be capped at 24 horses, contested at 3200 meters, and the purse is a whopping $8M.  Thinking about playing the Cup?  Here are 3 handicapping strategies for betting on Australian horse racing.

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See how the Melbourne Cup will work during this Covid-19 pandemic: