Melbourne Cup 2026 live: Hopewell Rock favourite as Flemington race day begins
- British horse Hopewell Rock begins Melbourne Cup Day as the favourite for the race that stops the nation.
- The four-year-old colt is one of 24 horses preparing to start the 166th edition of the Cup at Flemington this afternoon.
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- British horse Hopewell Rock begins Melbourne Cup Day as the favourite for the race that stops the nation.
- The four-year-old colt is one of 24 horses preparing to start the 166th edition of the Cup at Flemington this afternoon.
- PinnedTue 3 Nov 2026 at 9:41amTue 3 Nov 2026 at 9:41amMelbourne Cup Day 2026Collapse all postsFilter PostsAll5Key Events2Tue 3 Nov 2026 at 10:10amTue 3 Nov 2026 at 10:10amWhen are all 10 races at Flemington today?
Sources: ABC Australia