How to Bet on the Melbourne Cup
Learn how to place a bet on the Melbourne Cup. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the big day, with betting guides, types of bets, and how to place a bet on the Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup 2025 is nearly here - and Sportsbet has everything you need to get on the action.
Held on the first Tuesday of November (4 November 2025) at Flemington Racecourse, the Cup isn’t just a race - it’s an Aussie tradition. Whether you’re a seasoned punter or a once-a-year bettor, we’ve got your odds, tips and form covered.
From barrier draw to jockey line-up and expert predictions, you can track everything Cup-related right here on Sportsbet’s Melbourne Cup hub.
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Melbourne Cup Carnival News & Updates
Jamie Melham Becomes First Woman to Complete the Caulfield and Melbourne Cup Double
Caulfield Cup-winning jockey Jamie Melham has made history at Flemington, guiding Half Yours to victory in the Melbourne Cup, completing racing's most coveted double.
Melbourne Cup Barrier Stats Explained
The Melbourne Cup barrier draw reveals fascinating patterns across 67 years of racing history, with statistical insights that could prove to be useful to punters.
Melbourne Cup Order of Entry
Check out the Melbourne Cup Order of Entry, brought to you by Sportsbet. Who is set to run in the race that stops the nation? Find out here.
Complete Melbourne Cup History
In the lead up to the Melbourne Cup, we’re taking a trot down memory lane. Learn all about the race that stops a nation with our Melbourne Cup History guide
Melbourne Cup Fashion Guide 2025
Suits, hats, and dresses at the ready! It’s time to get up for the cup with our 2025 Melbourne Cup Fashion Guide.
Melbourne Cup Barrier Draw Explained
Check out all the information about the Melbourne Cup Barrier Draw 2024, including who fared best and worst, and which are the “lucky” barriers.
Melbourne Cup Winners List
View Sportsbet Melbourne Cup winners list. Take a trip down memory lane and check out all the past Melbourne Cup winners from 1861 until now. Giddy up!
Melbourne Cup Jockeys - Who’s Riding in 2025
Check out what it takes to become a Jockey in the Melbourne Cup & why it’s so important on The Huddle Today!
Melbourne Cup Video Preview & Tips Tuesday 04 November 2025
Valiant King and Jye McNeil Eye Melbourne Cup Glory
Melbourne Cup Sweep - How To Run A Melbourne Cup Sweepstake
A perfect Melbourne Cup Day activity for all, learn all there is to know about Melbourne Cup sweeps and how to run a Melbourne Cup sweepstake here!
Melbourne Cup 2025 Preview and Details
The Melbourne Cup is the race that stops a nation. Follow our expert Melbourne Cup preview and racing tips, at Flemington, on Tuesday, 4 November.
Melbourne Cup Trifecta Results
Arguably the most popular market on Melbourne Cup Day amongst punters, let’s take a trip down memory lane and have a look at the last 10 Melbourne Cup trifectas.