If you’re not going to Flemington on Tuesday, then the next best way to enjoy the Melbourne Cup is at the Hobart race meeting.

With outstanding Cox Plate winner Via Sistina bypassing the Cup, her trainer Chris Waller is now left with several excellent chances, the first of those being current favourite Buckaroo.

With all the great opportunities on the Betfair Exchange comes incredible data.

What might point you to picking the Cup winner?

After searching back through many articles and statistics for the Melbourne Cup we have discovered this little "System" which has a pretty good strike rate for selecting the best Melbourne Cup chances each year.

Brian Ellison has been chasing the Melbourne Cup dream for nearly 20 years and has one of the leading chances in Onesmoothoperator. 

Melbourne Cup favourite Buckaroo’s near outside gate not the worst outcome after barrier draw.

South Australians combine to win Melbourne Cup Carnival Day 1 feature.

A cut to a heel bulb will not Onesmoothoperator from contesting the Melbourne Cup.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way!

A suspected broken nose couldn't stop Jamie Kah becoming the second female jockey to win the Victoria Derby, steering Goldrush Guru to an emphatic win.

Michael Dee chases his second Victoria Derby win aboard Kingofwallstreet as Flemington's Melbourne Cup carnival kicks off with a bang on Saturday.

With the prized rides on the Golden Eagle and Melbourne Cup favourites, it’s no surprise Joao ‘The Magic Man’ Moreira has a soft spot for Australian racing.