Melbourne Cup Runners

Each year there are 24 Melbourne Cup runners who go to post to try and win the massive pot on offer for those that get into the frame. The Prize fund is getting on towards £2 million pounds and this is one of the main reasons why there is such an interest from overseas in trying to win the race.

The 2008 Melbourne Cup could well feature last years first four home in Efficient, Purple Moon, Mahler and Zipping who all feature high up in the Melbourne Cup ante post betting market. Also, at the head of the early betting see this years Royal Ascot Queen's Vase impressive winner in Patkai who is trained by Sir Michael Stoute

We will have the full list of Melbourne Cup Runners nearer the day of the race.