David Gately's 2026 Melbourne Cup Preview | Wide World of Sports

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 1, 2026

Ahead of the Lexus Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, keep up to date with our Cup Carnival tipster David Gately, who shares his thoughts and analysis for the race that stops the nation at Flemington.

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