The 2019 Melbourne Cup will be run and won on Tuesday, November 5, when Cross Counter will look to defend its title in the biggest event on the Australian horse racing calendar.
The Godolphin gelding, which was the first British-trained horse to win the Melbourne Cup, is the $15 favourite in the early betting at Sportsbet.
Mustajeer ($19) is also well liked after winning the Ebor Handicap at York in its last run before Ger Lyons handed over the trainer’s reins to Kris Lees.
A number of likely types were grouped together at $21 when first nominations closed in August, with Constantinople and 2018 runner-up Marmelo among the standouts.
Other notable candidates include Kew Gardens ($26), Yucatan ($31), Prince Of Arran ($34), Avilius ($41) and Rostropovich ($51).
Event details
The Melbourne Cup will be run on November 5, 2019 at Flemington Racecourse, Victoria, Australia. A total of 24 horses will take to the track for the seventh race on the card.
Flemington November 6, 2018 odds comparison – Melbourne Cup
