1 Nov 2016

Taking a punt on the Melbourne Cup

From Afternoons, 1:13 pm on 1 November 2016

More than 250 million Australian dollars is expected to be wagered across the world, on this year's Melbourne Cup. The big race is on at 5pm New Zealand time today. Professional punter, John Walter, has been looking at who's who.

James McDonald winning the Stella Artois Auckland Cup on Shez Sinsational.

James McDonald winning the Stella Artois Auckland Cup on Shez Sinsational. Photo: Photosport

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