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Great House wins way into Melbourne Cup

  • Twilight Payment (58kg) – barrier 2.
  • Incentivise (57kg) – barrier 16.
  • Spanish Mission (57kg) – barrier 14.
  • Verry Elleegant (57kg) – barrier 19.
  • Explosive Jack (54kg) – barrier 4.
  • The Chosen One (54kg) – barrier 5.
  • Delphi (53.5kg) – barrier 3.

How good is Incentivise?

Incentivise has won nine races in succession and including a hat-trick of Group 1 wins in the Makybe Diva Stakes, Turnbull Stakes and Caulfield Cup. His outstanding run of form has him challenging two of the timeless records set by the legendary Phar Lap when he scored his famous win in the 1930 Melbourne Cup.

How do you predict Melbourne Cup 2021 tips?

When comparing horses and race statistics, it’s a good idea to pay attention to three key measures: weight, barrier, and nationality. Weight: A rider’s weight is a significant factor when calculating 2021 Melbourne Cup tips.

What factors are used to calculate Melbourne Cup tips?

Weight: A rider’s weight is a significant factor when calculating 2021 Melbourne Cup tips. Horse racing authorities set weight limits for every race to ensure an even playing field, so jockeys must be light to ride at the assigned weights.

How to find the winner of the Melbourne Cup?

Top tips to find a winner. 1 1. Look Beyond the Favourites. Favourites are not always sure-fire winners. In fact, throughout the 155-year history of the Melbourne Cup, only 1 in 5 2 2. Let Recent History Be Your Guide. 3 3. Learn From Historical Trends. 4 4. Saddle Cloth Numbers. 5 5. Bet Early on Hot Tips.

What are the best Melbourne Cup betting tips?

One of the most useful Melbourne Cup tips is that for this bet you can box your selection. This means that you leave the possibility of your chosen horses winning in any order, as long as they are still in the top three. This bet, also known as a quaddie, involves selecting the winners of four races during the same day, including the Melbourne Cup.