We’ve gathered tips and insights from leading racing experts to help you navigate this year’s Melbourne Cup field and make the most informed bets as possible.

See who the experts are backing and why they believe their selections have what it takes to win this year’s Cup.

Melbourne Cup Best Bets and Tips 2024

Neil Evans' Melbourne Cup Tips

1. Absurde
2. Sea King
3. Vauban
4. Buckaroo

Michael Manley's Melbourne Cup Tips

1. Buckaroo
2. Okita Soushi
3. Saint George
4. Onesmoothoperator

Mick's best Roughies for Trifectas/First Fours:

• Mostly Cloudy and Valiant King

Luke Hovhanesian's Melbourne Cup Top 4

1. Sharp 'N' Smart
2. Buckaroo
3. Absurde
4. Manzoice

There are loads of tips for today's racing in our Horse Racing Tips market at theGreatTipOff.com.