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Favourite Gringotts has gone back-to-back in Randwick’s Listed $3 million Big Dance (1600m), again beating Vivvy Air for the second year running and giving his trainer Ciaron Maher the race trifecta.

TV stars, sports personalities, and flamboyantly dressed punters rushed through the gates at Flemington to enjoy a day out at the races.

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has shared details about his ongoing health battle.

The glamour of the Melbourne Cup hasn't been dulled for spectators battling cold and drizzly conditions in the lead-up to Australia's most famous race. But they have had to dodge puddles.

The weather continues to keep punters pondering their Melbourne Cup selections, but the biggest downpour on raceday has been the flow of money for the new race favourite.

One punter has gambled a mind-blowing amount of money on the race, with a potential prize of millions.

From fancied runners to funny names, there’s no locked-in way to pick the Melbourne Cup winner — and rain has thrown another spanner in the works.

Jockey Jye McNeil has high hopes for a tumultuous Melbourne Cup winning reception after his silent triumph five years ago in the iconic Flemington race which stops a nation.

Race calling legend Bruce McAvaney has picked the two horses that will give Gringotts a run for his money in the $3 million race.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Cameron Munster laughed it off, but the ease with which the pitch invader managed to weasel his way onto the ground during the national anthem should serve as a serious wake-up call.

The attack or venue means very little to Marnus Labuschagne in his purple patch, having improved his domestic record to five centuries in just seven matches.

Who are the riders to look out for in Tuesday’s great race? Racing writer Hayden King casts his eye over the hoops who could make the biggest impact.

EMMA FREEDMAN: Jamie Melham will ride the Melbourne Cup favourite as she leads a stable of female jockeys taking the racing world by storm.

Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner has downplayed Mitch Marsh’s involvement in Australia’s Ashes campaign, but also backed in his side’s depth should the allrounder be handed a surprise Test recall.

Some of England’s big names have touched down in enemy territory as we approach the three-week countdown to the start of The Ashes. SEE THE PICS