Punters has published a preview and tips for Melbourne Cup Day, which falls on Tuesday, November 3, according to the outlet. The piece is among several Cup-related items the publisher has released ahead of the race.
Coverage of the meeting extends beyond the Punters preview. ESPN has put out a complete guide to the 2026 Melbourne Cup field, covering jockeys, trainers, tips, odds and form. ABC News has also published a guide to the field, barrier draw, form guide and betting.
Nine.com.au reported that one expert was swayed by what it described as "epic form" and by jockey James McDonald, known as J-Mac, when settling on a Melbourne Cup tip. The Herald Sun, meanwhile, has published advice on how to handle the transport rush on Cup day.
The material reviewed does not include the full Punters article, so the specific selections and reasoning behind its tips are not detailed here. The race is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3.
For readers following the meeting, the published field guides, barrier draw information and betting details from ESPN and ABC News sit alongside the Punters preview. The Herald Sun's transport guidance addresses the practical side of attending on the day.
What to watch next: whether the tips and form assessments published by these outlets align with the final field and barrier draw as race day approaches.
