Big change to Melbourne Cup this year

The Victorian Government has confirmed a crowd of 10,000 vaccinated people will be allowed into Flemington to celebrate the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. It’ll represent a big change to last year’s event, when Covid prevented punters from attending. But in the days leading up to the annual event, the iconic race has been embroiled in drama.Catch all the action from the Melbourne Spring Carnival LIVE on Racing.com, available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >On Wednesday, international raider Away He Goes was ruled out with a tendon injury.And earlier in the week, a CT scanner at Werribee, the machine used to check a horse’s fitness and detect any unknown injuries, broke down, meaning 16 of the final acceptors for the race were yet to be examined.The 2021 Melbourne Cup will get underway at Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, November 2 with $8 million in prize money up for grabs.cup covidWhat time is the race?Perth — 12pmDarwin — 1:30pmBrisbane — 2pmAdelaide — 2:30pmMelbourne — 3pmSydney — 3pmCanberra — 3pmHobart — 3pmRace day schedule 10.45am — Darley Maribyrnong Plate (1000m)11.20am — Schweppervescence Plate (1000m)12pm — TAB Trophy (1800m)12.40pm — MSS Security Sprint (1200m)1.20pm — Subzero Handicap (1400m)1.50pm — Grinders Coffee Roasters Trophy (1400m)2.20pm — Furphy Plate (1800m)3pm — Melbourne Cup (3200m)4.40pm — The Macca’s Run (2800m)5.15pm — The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes (1400m)* All times AEDTWho will win?Australian thoroughbred Incentivise has been tipped as the favourite to win this year’s Melbourne Cup, having already won the 2021 Caulfield Cup.Incentivise — $2.30Spanish Mission — $6Grand Promenade — $11Tralee Rose — $13Twilight Payment — $13Verry Elleegant — $13Sir Lucan — $19Persan — $21What will the weather be likeIt’s looking like an absolute cracker in Melbourne on Tuesday. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting the sun will be shining and the Victorian capital will hit a top of 29C. How to watch and listenChannel 10 will once again be the free-to-air broadcaster for the Melbourne Cup Carnival.Foxtel’s Sky Racing will provide coverage of Melbourne Cup day, but the race that stops a nation will be shown on delay by a handful of minutes.You will also be able to watch the race live on streaming platforms TenPlay, Racing.com and Kayo. Meanwhile, several radio stations will be providing live commentary of the race:— RSN Racing & Sport on 927 AM— 3AW in Melbourne on 693 AM— Triple M: Sydney 104.9 FM, Brisbane 104.5 FM, Adelaide 104.7 FM and Melbourne 105.1 FM— ABC Grandstand— SEN on 1116 AMWill there be a crowd?A crowd of 10,000 vaccinated people will be allowed into Flemington to celebrate the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday.No crowds at all were allowed at the event last year.The only threat to the Melbourne Cup remains the confirmation of a crowd of 5500 being permitted into the Flemington venue for Saturday’s Victoria Derby.If the event is a success and does not trigger a spike in infections, health authorities will push ahead with the plans for a bigger crowd on Cup day.Prize Money1st: $4.4 million2nd: $1.1 million3rd: $550,0004th: $350,0005th: $230,0006th-12th: $160,000Past Melbourne Cup Winners2020: Twilight Payment2019: Vow and Declare2018: Cross Counter2017: Rekindling2016: Almandin2015: Prince of Penzance2014: Protectionist2013: Fiorente2012: Green Moon2011: Dunaden2010: Americain2009: Shocking2008: Viewed2007: Efficient2006: Delta Blues2005: Makybe Diva2004: Makybe Diva2003: Makybe Diva2002: Media Puzzle2001: Ethereal2000: BrewMemorable moments2005: Makybe Diva’s hat-trickAfter claiming victories in the previous two years, the nation was eager for Makybe Diva to become the first winner of three consecutive Melbourne Cup races.The legendary horse did just that, retiring immediately after claiming the historic hat-trick.2008: One dozen for CummingsBart Cummings achieved a remarkable feat in 2008 when Viewed crossed first in the 2008 Cup — winning the trainer his 12th Melbourne Cup and etching himself in history as one of the all-time greats.2015: First female winnerAgainst all odds, Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup in 2015.Riding Prince of Penzance, Payne pulled ahead of the frontrunners with only 100m left, surprising millions. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au