It is the race that stops a nation - and for one fearless punter, the 2025 Melbourne Cup could be life-changing. In-form jockey Mark Zahra will be tasked with the ride of Al Riffa at Flemington.
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The race that stops the nation could turn into a battle through mud and mist. So will the play into the hands of your runner? Or sink it into the Flemington turf?