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Every Australian recognises these phrases - the 'sport of kings' and the 'race that stops a nation'. You won't be surprised to know they are often quoted when referring to the Melbourne Cup horse racing event held at Flemington racecourse on the first Tuesday in November annually as part of the Spring Carnival of racing in Australia.

The race attracts huge betting turnover, over $300 million, as both serious, seasoned punters and the most amateur and casual people take advantage of Melbourne Cup 2022 tips and place wagers on this iconic horse race. Organisations run betting pools whilst newspapers publish lists of Melbourne Cup horse contenders where sweepstakes are entered to. When The Cup is run, offices all around the country suspend operations as staff cluster around television sets, large crowds assemble in clubs and hotels to swap Melbourne Cup tips, and streets are strangely quiet as people move indoors for the magic three and a half minutes of the horse race. It is known in Victoria that Melbourne Cup Day is an official public holiday within metropolitan Melbourne and some parts of Regional Victoria.

The Melbourne Cup is rare among famous horse races for being a handicap event which means that the best horses must carry not only their jockey but the extra weight in the form of lead bars in their saddlebags. Horses with a lesser chance of winning carry only the jockey. It has always been part of the Cup's popularity because it means, in theory, every Melbourne Cup horse has an equal chance, so an unknown Melbourne Cup horse with a lightweight jockey can streak past the post and beat the favourite. Keep that in mind when you are considering your Melbourne Cup tips! It sits well with the Australian national philosophy of giving the little Aussie Battler a "fair go"!

But as a punter, you still will get the best out of the day if you can take fewer chances with your betting money. The best way to do that is turn to the experts for their Melbourne Cup 2022 tips.

Melbourne Cup 2022 Betting

When Melbourne Cup time comes around, everyone is looking for a handy betting tip to make it a profitable day. A little education into the form and statistics in the form of Melbourne Cup tips could help you get that edge on your horse race. There is no shortage of Melbourne Cup tips and expert advice surrounding the horse race, from the sensible to the downright silly!

There are also a few well-proven general Melbourne Cup tips to help the casual punter on this most exciting day. One good tip is that favourites won't always win. Only 34 wins have come from favourites throughout the 160-year history of the Melbourne Cup, a 21% or roughly 1 in 5 win strike rate, which means that favourites aren't always the way to go.

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Melbourne Cup 2022 Tips

The best way to get information for betting on The Cup is to wait until as close as possible to the big day. Once the final field, the barriers, the jockeys, the weather, and the track conditions are known. Expert analysts can conduct a much better analysis once all of this information is confirmed.

Look at our 2020 Melbourne Cup expert tips and runner by runner preview here. Dean Evans tipped Melbourne Cup winner Twilight Payment at $29.

Melbourne Cup 2022 Bookie Reviews

Make sure to look at Melbourne Cup bookie reviews before choosing the bookie you want to bet with. Betfair, Vicbet and Dave Dwyer are examples of incredible online bookmakers offering some of the best Melbourne Cup odds available. Using similar bookies will make your life easier by betting straight from your mobile or computer.

If you've never used an online betting account, there's nothing to fear. These days it's easy and quick to set them up and deposit some betting funds into them. 
The basic rule with bookmakers is to have as many as possible, as it gives you a better chance to obtain the best price. Spread your betting bank across as many bookmaker accounts as possible. It's much better to have your bankroll evenly split across five or more bookmaker accounts than in one. 
The specific lead up races can give an idea of a horse's current form and makes those Melbourne Cup tips more meaningful. Lead up form is crucial and cannot be underestimated, with experienced punters always paying close attention to specific lead up races. Some important events to help assess Melbourne Cup form include the Bart Cummings Stakes, the Lexus Stakes (formerly the Saab Quality), the Moonee Valley Cup, the Cox Plate, and the Caulfield Cup.

2022 Melbourne Cup Order of Entry

The Melbourne Cup order of entry is released by Victoria Racing Club each year in September. It's the best way to know which horses have nominated for their chance at winning the race. You can stay up to date on your horse throughout the Spring Carnival, but there may be a change mid-season, and you might not get that inside information you are looking for. 

It's a good idea to sign up for the newsletter from your preferred bookmaker and regularly check their website, as this is where the current odds on the upcoming Melbourne Cup races are placed. You might also find that specific betting offers are available too. 

The field is narrowed to the final 24 horses before the Melbourne Cup. If any of the 24 horses in the final field are scratched, the field size will be reduced, as there are no emergencies. 

Melbourne Cup 2022 Favourites

Don’t like the odds on the favourite? Don’t worry! Outside chances often perform well at the Melbourne Cup, either coming home with places or even a win. A good Melbourne Cup tip though is don’t disregard the favourite altogether. They often are in the placegetters even if they aren’t the winner!

Use your Melbourne Cup tips to try some more exotic betting such as exactas, quinellas, trifectas and first fours. They can be a lot of fun! They can also be extremely profitable if you get it right, and are often a good option if there is an overwhelming favourite in a big field of runners.

Melbourne Cup FAQs

Will the 2022 Melbourne Cup get cancelled?

This year's Melbourne Cup is unlikely to be cancelled but looking at the COVID-19 situation in Victoria, there is a chance that it will go on without patrons.

Where do I find the best Melbourne Cup 2022 odds?

Bookmakers are getting more and more competitive in terms of offering Melbourne Cup early prices, so there certainly are massive opportunities for punters who are interested in early markets.

We recommend highly the below 2 bookmakers, plus Betfair!
·       David Dwyer 
·       Vicbet

Keep in mind that despite the advantages, there are underlying risks in getting into early markets. Learn how to successfully attack early betting markets here

Where can I live stream the Melbourne Cup?

2022 Melbourne Cup live streaming will be offered by Racing.com, Tab.com.au, Sportsbet and Ladbrokes through their website and app. All you need to do is sign up with any of them to view.

You can also watch the 2022 Melbourne Cup race on your TV. Seven Network will broadcast it live on Channel 7, Race.com via telecast to Channel 78 and Sky Channel will broadcast it live if you have Foxtel access.

When do you get the best 2022 Melbourne Cup tips?

The best tips are released after all information is known on Saturday October 30: the jockeys, final field, track conditions and weather. With all of this information, it’s easier for racing tipsters to give the best tips for the Melbourne Cup. 

We’re still a few months away but please check back closer to race day as we will have our tips available for all.

Where do you get the best 2022 Melbourne Cup tips?

The best Melbourne Cup tips are found here

How to bet on the 2022 Melbourne Cup?

You first need to choose and sign up with a bookie. Once you have money in your account you can place your bet. If you are unsure on who to bet on the Melbourne Cup, be sure to check out the racing tips provided by a number of our tipping experts.

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