Fans can watch the 2014 Melbourne Cup live online and see the race that stops a nation from the comfort of their computer chair.
The Melbourne Cup is one of the biggest events in horse racing, coming just days after the Breeders’ Cup. It is also one of the most popular betting events, with millions of dollars wagered on the race.
While it is a huge television event, the Melbourne Cup can also be viewed live online thanks to their site, Racing Network.
Here is the complete field for the Melbourne Cup (via News.com.au ):
1 ADMIRE RAKTI (JPN, barrier 8) Jockey: Zac Purton. Trainer: Tomoyuki Umeda. Odds: $6
2 CAVALRYMAN (GB, 3) Scratched
3 FAWKNER (9) Nicholas Hall, Robert Hickmott. Odds: $7.50
4 RED CADEAUX (GB, 15) Gerald Mosse, Ed Dunlop. Odds: $26
5 PROTECTIONIST (GER, 11) Ryan Moore, Andreas Wohler. Odds: $7.50
6 SEA MOON (GB) Scratched
7 SEISMOS (IRE, 1) Craig Newitt, Marco Botti. Odds: $101
8 JUNOOB (GB, 7) Hugh Bowman, Chris Waller. Odds: $26
9 ROYAL DIAMOND (IRE, 6) Steven Arnold, Johnny Murtagh. Odds: $101
10 GATEWOOD (GB, 22) William Buick, John Gosden. Odds: $101
11 MUTUAL REGARD (IRE, 12) Damien Oliver, Johnny Murtagh. Odds: $10
12 WHO SHOT THEBARMAN (NZ, 13) Glen Boss, Chris Waller. Odds: $17
13 WILLING FOE (USA, 17) James McDonald, Saeed Bin Suroor. Odds: $26
14 MY AMBIVALENT (IRE, 4) Andrea Atzeni, Roger Varian. Odds: $41
15 PRECEDENCE (NZ, 20) Michael Rodd, Bart & James Cummings. Odds: $71
16 BRAMBLES (NZ, 21) Luke Nolen, Peter G Moody. Odds: $71
17 MR O’CEIRIN (NZ, 19) Chad Schofield, Ciaron Maher. Odds: $201
18 AU REVOIR (IRE, 23) Glyn Schofield, Andre Fabre. Odds: $81
19 LIDARI (FR, 10) Ben Melham, Peter G Moody. Odds: $81
20 OPINION (IRE, 14) Tye Angland, Chris Waller. Odds: $61
21 ARALDO (GB, 24) Dwayne Dunn, Michael Moroney. Odds: $26
22 LUCIA VALENTINA (NZ, 2) Kerrin McEvoy, Kris Lees. Odds: $7
23 UNCHAIN MY HEART (5) Dean Yendall, David Hayes & Tom Dabernig. Odds: $101
24 SIGNOFF (IRE, 16) Joao Moreira, Darren Weir. Odds: $7
Those who want to see the 2014 Melbourne Cup live online can click here for streaming video. It can also be found on the Racing Network site.
[Image via theroar.com.au]
