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Melbourne Cup under threat of bad weather

Melbourne Cup Day is set to be affected by heavy rain and possible flash floods . Flemington Racecourse has been affected by heavy downpours. 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 confirmed by various sources , including Nine.com.au, Fox Sports, and News.com.au.

“The field for the Melbourne Cup includes a strong lineup of 24 competitors,” — Yusuf Calloway, regional editor at Heaton Bridge Practice, explained.

Timeline

Oct 31 — Melbourne Cup Day is set to be affected by heavy rain and possible flash floods ....

Nov 3 — The weather forecast and track conditions have been confirmed by various sources , including Nine.com.au, Fox ...

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 71% of Tobinmilbusiness readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Heaton Bridge Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heaton Bridge Practice desk and last updated 04:13 UTC.

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