Billed as the 'race that stops a nation', the Melbourne Cup can boast to being one of the richest and most prestigious two mile handicap horse races in the world. Run on the first Tuesday of November all eyes will be on Flemington Racecourse as the whole of Australia downs its tools for the day to watch the race. From a Melbourne Cup betting perspective the race shares a likeness to the Grand National, as punters have their one bet of the year. Part of the Melbourne Spring Carnival it is part of Australian racing heritage, an institution.
Dunaden was the winner of the 2011 Melbourne Cup and the French trained horse is very likely to be near the head of the betting for next year's race. We'll have a full list of odds for the 2012 renewal of the 'Race that Stops a Nation' as soon as the bookmakers put up their ante post markets.
Second favourite Dunaden made it two wins in a row for the French following on from Americain's win in the race in 2011. Ridden by jockey Christophe Lemaire, the 15/2 chance hit the front with 500m to go and just held off the challenge of 30/1 chance Red Cadeaux to win on the line by a matter of millimetres on the photo.
The Ed Dunlop trained Red Cadeaux had looked as though he was fading after he relinquished the lead to Dunaden towards the end of the race but very nearly came back to win.
Aussie trained Lucas Crach was third, a neck ahead of last year's winner Americain who was finishing like a train off top weight.
Full 2011 Melbourne Cup Result.
The barrier draw for the 2012 Melbourne Cup will be made on the Saturday before the big race, with the final 24 horses confirmed along with what weight they will be carrying in the Melbourne Cup.
As with any horse race the form is an integral part of the betting and we have our very own form guide to help you pick out your bet for the race. The Caulfield Cup and the Cox Plate are amongst the races we have covered in our Melbourne Cup Form Guide.
If its tips your after we have put together some picks for the 2012 renewal of the Melbourne Cup, for you to have a bet on. Why don't you check out our Melbourne Cup Tips.
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