Live: British raider starts Melbourne Cup Day as favourite

British horse Hopewell Rock begins Melbourne Cup Day as the favourite for the race that stops the nation. Follow live.

Reported by ABC News Australia. We will add other newspapers as they cover it. November 2, 2026, 22:45 UTC

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1. ABC News AustraliaAustraliaNovember 2, 2026, 22:45 UTC

   Live: British raider starts Melbourne Cup Day as favourite

   British horse Hopewell Rock begins Melbourne Cup Day as the favourite for the race that stops the nation. Follow live.

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