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International Raiders Handed a Melbourne Cup Boost by the Handicapper

Defending champion Without A Fight has been assigned topweight of 58.5kg for the 2024 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington Racecourse in November.

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Racecourse wall plumbed new flood depths but won't go

Flemington Racecourse's flood wall worsened the impact of flooding for about 240 homes when a major Melbourne river broke its banks in 2022.

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Melbourne Cup live stream 2023: how to watch for FREE online from anywhere – runners and riders, race time

Here's how to watch a 2023 Melbourne Cup live stream from anywhere, with Willie Mullins-trained Vauban and Absurde headlining the $8 million handicap at Flemington Racecourse.

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Officials defend Flemington flood wall after disaster

A racing industry official has defended a wall built around Flemington Racecourse which locals believe worsened the impact of floods on surrounding homes.

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It started with sludge and ended with rain but for many all that mattered was the Melbourne Cup was back

For others, anger lingered over the wall that protected Flemington Racecourse from recent flooding, while #NupToTheCup trended on Twitter

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A Melbourne Cup Protestor Slooshed 1000L Of Weird Oily Liquid Onto Flemington Racecourse

Racing Victoria said the track was still safe to race on.

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Melbourne Cup day expected to be interrupted by rain, and possible thunderstorm and hail

Revellers heading to Flemington Racecourse for the race that stops the nation are in for a wet one.

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Maribyrnong Residents And MPs Say Flemington Racecourse Flood Wall Made Damage To Homes Worse

Flood-affected Maribyrnong residents say a flood-prevention wall built around Flemington Racecourse 15 years ago made Friday's floods worse.

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