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Spring Racing Carnival
Races.com.au has all of the horse racing information you need on the 2010 Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate, specifically the 2010 Cox Plate. If you're after more information about races such as the Victoria Derby or Crown Oaks, you can check out their dedicated sites.
Melbourne Cup Betting
21 Oct 2011: 2011 Melbourne Cup Horses – Field & Form
26 Aug 2011: 2011 Melbourne Cup Spring Carnival Betting Odds
6 Oct 2010: Melbourne Cup 2010 – Odds & Favourites
21 Sep 2010: Melbourne Cup 2010 – British Contenders
Melbourne Cup Betting is serious international business. The event annually attracts over 100,000 spectators who enjoy the spectacle live - and many, many more racing fans choose to watch the broadcast of the race and bet at their local bookmakers and online.
Betting on horse races can be confusing for newcomers to the sport, especially when the event is as infamous as the Melbourne Cup, but don't worry. We have prepared a comprehensive Melbourne Cup Betting Guide to help you overcome any insecurities so you won't feel intimidated when you decide to bet on the Melbourne Cup.
The easiest way indulge in some Melbourne Cup Betting is to place your bets through an online bookmaker. Online bookmakers allow you to bet at your convenience and are not tied down by business hours or even geographical location. Check out our dedicated online bookmaker section to find the internet betting portal that best suits your needs.
Once you have decided on an online bookmaker to trust with your Melbourne Cup bets, all there's left to do is work out which bets to place. There are a number of standard bets which can sound complicated at first sight but are easily explained:
Melbourne Cup Trifecta
A successful Melbourne Cup Trifecta is like the holy grail of thoroughbred horse racing betting. In a trifecta bet you place a stake on the horses you believe will be coming first, second and third in a set order - so it is not an easy feat to pull off, but it can be done, and not only for the Melbourne Cup. Why not give Trifecta a go for the Cox Plate?
Learn more about Melbourne Cup Trifectas »
Melbourne Cup Quinella
A Melbourne Cup Quinella is less risky but almost as valuable as a Melbourne Cup Trifecta. In a quinella bet you determine the first two horses to cross the finishing line but not in any particular order, so it doesn't matter which of your selections comes first or second so long as they are the first two home. You can bet a quinella on any of the Spring Carnival Races, such as the Caulfield Cup.
Learn more about Melbourne Cup Quinellas »
Melbourne Cup First4/Superfecta
A Melbourne Cup First4 can be a true golden goose when it pays off. In a First4 (or Superfecta as it is also known) you determine the first four horses to cross the finishing line in a particular order. This means you have to correctly pick four horses in a set order, which is a big call - but a very lucrative one when you get it right. Why not try a First4 on one of the other Spring Carnival races, too, such as the Victoria Derby?
Learn more about Melbourne Cup First4 »
Melbourne Cup Exacta
A Melbourne Cup Exacta Bet is what is known as a multiple horse bet. This means that you don’t bet on just one but two horses and their places in the Melbourne Cup or Crown Oaks.
Learn more about Melbourne Cup Exacta »
Melbourne Cup Bookmakers
Once you have understood the concept of Melbourne Cup Betting, all you need to do is find the perfect Melbourne Cup Bookmaker for your personal needs. We have compiled a list of the best online bookmakers for your convenience, so you will have an easy time finding your ideal Melbourne Cup Bookmakers »
