Here are free Australian horse racing tips for Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, focusing on Flemington and Randwick racecards.
The day’s highlights are the Melbourne Cup (Race 7) at Flemington and the Big Dance (Race 5) at Randwick.
Best Bets are the standout selections, while Strong Bets are strong choices, with closer competition from others. It’s common to have two Strong Bets in the same race. Quinella and Trifecta recommendations are given for races with multiple contenders.
This article will be updated leading up to race day.
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Best Bets
Flemington Race 8: Burma Star at 9.10 / 3.25 (BoomBet)
Flemington Race 9: Surfin’ Bird at 2.80 (bet365)
Randwick Race 1: Natoya at 3.80 (bet365)
Randwick Race 9: Well Timed at 4.25 (bet365)
Melbourne Cup tip: Presage Nocturne each-way at 8.60 / 3.35 (BoomBet)
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Flemington
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Free Flying (11.00) (top pick)
2. Carnevale (4.60)
3. Tornado Valley (7.00)
4. Brazen Dechambeau (7.00)
Race 2
1. Makdane (4.80) (top pick)
2. Party Crasher (7.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Giggenbach (9.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Hot Too Go (9.00)
Race 3
1. Different Gravy (6.00) (top pick)
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