Melbourne Cup 2025 Predictions and Race Day Tips, Odds: Who Will Win Australia’s Biggest Race?.
The race that stops the nation is almost here — and whether you’re in it for the fashion, the flutter, or the long lunch, Melbourne Cup Day 2025 is fast approaching. For some, it’s about strategy and form guides; for others, it’s about luck, colour, and vibes. Either way, the search for this year’s Melbourne Cup favourite has already begun.
2025 Melbourne Cup favourites, odds
Who will win the Melbourne Cup in 2025? Looking at the field, Odds Via TABtouch experts have outlined three standouts. Odds as of Monday, 3/11.
Horse Number Jockey Trainer Odds
Valiant King 24 Jye McNeil Chris Waller $9.50 (Previously $8.00)
Half Yours 14 Jamie Melham Tony & Calvin McEvoy $8.00 (Previously $6.50)
Onesmoothoperator 16 Harry Coffey Brian Ellison $26.00 (Previously $19.00)
#24 Valiant King
Improved dramatically this campaign with the addition of blinkers and ran well in last year’s Cup, well-weighted and will stay the trip.
#14 Half Yours
Given a proper staying test in the Caulfield Cup and passed with flying colours, if he runs out the two miles, his form warrants strong consideration.
#16 Onesmoothoperator
Bypassed the Geelong Cup and produced an impressive turn of foot to win the MV Cup in arrogant fashion, sure to be improved with the run under his belt.
When is Melbourne Cup Race day start time?
The Melbourne Cup will be held on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.
The race is set for 3:00 pm (EDST) or 12:00 pm Perth time, running as Race 7 on the Flemington card.
Latest Weather forecast for Melbourne Cup 2025
According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), race day is shaping up to be cool with showers.
Forecast: Showers, Min 9°C | Max 16°C
Cloudy. Very high chance of showers (1-10mm). Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h, becoming light in the early morning, then becoming westerly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning.
That means a soft track rating is likely, especially with rain forecast for the days prior — a key factor for punters watching horses with proven wet-track form.
HOW CAN I WATCH THE MELBOURNE CUP?
The Melbourne Cup will be broadcast on Channel 9 and streamed on 9 Now.
Melbourne Cup Past winners List Since Last 15 years
Dating back to 2010, there have been some shock results and fairytale stories in Cup history — including $101.00 Prince Of Penzance and last year’s shock winner $91.00 Knight’s Choice.
2025 — TBD
2024 — Knight’s Choice: $91.00
2023 — Without A Fight: $7.00
2022 — Gold Trip: $21.00
2021 — Verry Ellegant: $18.00
2020 — Twilight Payment: $23.00
2019 — Vow And Declare: $11.00
2018 — Cross Counter: $9.50
2017 — Rekindling: $15.00
2016 — Almandin: $11.00
2015 — Prince Of Penzance: $101.00
2014 — Protectionist: $8.00
2013 — Fiorente: $7.00
2012 — Green Moon: $20.00
2011 — Dunaden: $21.00
2010 — Americain: $13.00
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