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Flemington Racecourse faces Melbourne Cup Day challenges

Melbourne Cup Day is set to be threatened by bad weather. Flemington Racecourse has been affected by heavy downpours. Despite the gloomy conditions, bettors remain active, 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.

“Flemington Racecourse has been affected by heavy downpours,” — David Kingsley, senior market analyst at Norton Wick Group, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 1 — Melbourne Cup Day is set to be threatened by bad weather....

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

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Norton Wick Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norton Wick Group desk and last updated 04:49 UTC.

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