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How to pick a Melbourne Cup winner: A bluffer’s guide to punting (and the coveted trifecta)

How to pick a Melbourne Cup winner: A bluffer’s guide to punting (and the coveted trifecta)
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Some veteran punters like to spend hours studying the form guides, while newcomers might opt for their favourite number, silk colour, a name they like or rely on superstitions. But what does the data say? Here’s our guide to help you navigate Australia’s greatest race.

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