Several Australian outlets have published preview material for Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday, November 3, with Punters releasing a race-day preview and tipping guide ahead of the Flemington meeting.
Punters' preview was published on Sunday, November 1, 2026, according to the outlet. Alongside it, ESPN has produced a complete guide to the 2026 Melbourne Cup field, covering jockeys, trainers, tips, odds and form, while ABC News has published its own breakdown of the field, barrier draw, form guide and betting.
Nine.com.au reported that one expert tipster was influenced by what the network described as "epic form" and by jockey James McDonald, known in racing coverage as J-Mac, when settling on a Melbourne Cup selection.
Coverage has also extended beyond the runners themselves. The Herald Sun has published advice on how racegoers can avoid the transport crush on Cup Day, a recurring logistical issue for the large crowds travelling to and from Flemington.
The volume of preview content reflects the usual pattern in the days before the race, with form analysis, barrier draw information and betting odds circulating across multiple outlets. Readers comparing tips should note that selections vary between publications and experts, as Nine.com.au's report indicates.
With the race set for Tuesday, November 3, the remaining items to watch are final scratchings and track conditions on the day, which can shift both form assessments and betting markets.
