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Planning on having a flutter? Click here to view the TAB’s “bluffer’s guide” to this year’s Melbourne Cup featuring Cup trivia, a betting guide and an explanation of all the racing jargon to help you sound – and bet – like an expert.

The Melbourne Cup is the race that stops two nations - Australia and New Zealand!  With good reason - this is when Kiwi horses take on the world - and have an impressive strike rate! 

It's also a great day to spend on-course in New Zealand, with classic race days held at Ellerslie (Auckland), Otaki (Wellington) and at Wingatui (Otago), offering corporate hospitality options and a party atmosphere.

Going racing on Melbourne Cup day is the perfect opportunity to wear a hat - Melbourne Cup is as much about fashion, hats and fascinators as it is about the horses!