The race that brings two nations - and thousands of offices - to a standstill gets underway in Flemington on Tuesday, and what better way to take your Melbourne Cup experience to another level than with a good old-fashioned sweepstake.
Newshub has everything you need in our Melbourne Cup Sweepstakes Kit.
Simply download at the link above, get the snips out and the gold coins flowing, then check the form guide below to see how your pick may fare.
1. Best Solution (6) - Hot off a big win at the Caulfield Cup
2. The Cliffsofmoher (9) - Likely for a top five finish
3. Magic Circle (17) - Kiwi in dominant recent form
4. Chestnut Coat (4) - Talented, but underdelivering
5. Muntahaa (13) - Great trainer, another top-five chance
6. Sound Check (16) - Poor at Caufield Cup
7. Who Shot Thebarman (18) - NZ horse likely to be outclassed
8. Ace High (22) - Ordinary at Caulfield Cup
9. Marmelo (10) - Rested and looking good
10. Avilius (11) - Only Winx has been better
11. Yucatan (23) - Congrats, you’re the favourite and a Kiwi
12. Auvray (1) - Condolences, you have no chance
13. Finche (15) - NZ bolter
14. Red Cardinal (5) - Making up the numbers
15. Vengeur Masque (2) - Risky pick
16. Ventura Storm (7) - Kiwi that could well place
17. A Prince of Arran (20) - Recent success could bode well
18. Nakeeta (3) - Tear up your ballot now
19. Sir Charles Road (14) - Another Kiwi, could go top 10
20. Zacada (24) - Recent form not up to par
21. Runaway (12) - Should bolt out the gates, then crash and burn
22. Youngstar (8) - Best of the Kiwi bunch
23. Cross Counter (19) - A legitimate contender
24. Rostropovich (21) - Genuine chance from NZ
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