The Melbourne Cup 2025 Preview

When Is The Melbourne Cup 2025?

The 2025 Melbourne Cup will be held on the 4th November at Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse.

The 2025 Melbourne Cup Favourites

Did you know that since Makybe Diva won the race for a third time in 2005 that there has only been one winning favourite since then..? That was when Fiorente won the 2013 Melbourne Cup on 5th November at Flemington, delivering a landmark victory for trainer Gai Waterhouse, her first in the race.

Fiorente

The six-year-old stallion roared home to defeat the much-respected British runner Red Cadeaux. Ridden by the great Damien Oliver, Fiorente showcased his staying power and determination in a thrilling finish.

Gai Waterhouse

The win was particularly unique as it marked the first time a female Australian trainer officially claimed the Cup and certainly many punters were thrilled as the horse was the $7 favourite. Since then, many favourites have tried but none have succeeded.

Latest Melbourne Cup 2025 Odds

The future’s market has the following as potential early contenders for the 2025 Melbourne Cup with Via Sistina, Buckaroo and Vauban, all currently priced at about $16.

Other runners such as Land Legend, Zardozi, Warp Speed, Okita Soushi, Without A Fight, Treasurethe Moment, Duke De Sessa, Ceolwulf, Soulcombe and Goliath are listed at between $26 – $31.

Tips for the Melbourne Cup 2025

The Pickabookie.com.au futures pick is Via Sistina. There appears nothing that this mare can’t achieve having won countless Group 1s in Australia including the Cox Plate. Under Chris Waller there is every chance she could well follow in the footsteps of Verry Elleegant and win over the 3200 metres.

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