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2026 Melbourne Cup: What can Kiwi punters expect?

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Tue, 3 Nov 2026, 5:02pm
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Point Of Law was impressing winning the Geelong Cup and ticks a lot of boxes for today's Melbourne Cup. Photo/Reg Ryan

A late scratching ahead of this afternoon's Melbourne Cup, with New Zealand-bred hope Asterix ruled out of the great race.

The majority New Zealand-owned horse - who won the 2022 New Zealand Derby - is guided by Sydney-based Kiwi trainer Chris Waller.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained what to expect ahead of this evening's race.

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