width=device-width, initial-scale=1, minimum-scale=1" name="viewport"/>Melbourne Cup 2026 horses: Best bets preview, tips and odds, form guide, David Gately selections for Flemington race | Nine.com.au. Share articleBrought to you byIt’s the race that stops the nation and this year’s Lexus Melbourne Cup promises to be a thrilling and intriguing contest between some of the world’s best stayers.