Age:5

A O Brien

Towards the head of the market this Aidan O'Brien horse looks sure to run a big race and is a guaranteed stayer. Goes on any ground and is top quality. This may look a big price for Aussie and European punters come November and is our Melbourne Cup Tip.

£100 in Free Bets

Age:5

John D Sadler

New Zealand-bred Efficient beat the Luca Cumani Purple Moon by three-quarters of a length to win the 2007 Cup. Last years surprise winner will again be competitive if taking his chance. The Aussies want to back him again.

Free £20 Bet

Age:4

N Blackiston

3rd in the David Jones Australian Derby when favourite. Some shrewdies fancy this horse and Australian backers have been supporting it.

Free £20 Bet

Age:4

Ross McDonald

6 wins out of 8 appearances for this quality entry. Although the horse is stepping up considerably in distance it will get lots of Australasian support in the betting.

Free £20 Bet

Age:5

Mrs Gai Waterhouse

Never been out of the first 4 in all its runs from a trainer who knows the time of the day. A good prospect at generous Melbourne Cup Odds.

Free £20 Bet

Age:4

David Hayes

Another market positive from down under. This 4 year old won the Naturalism Stakes at Caulfield so is a guaranteed stayer.

Free £20 Bet

Age:4

L Cumani

A big contender after his second in a Group 2 at Deauville. Soft going will be an advantage to this horse who has never been out of the frame.

£10 Free Bet

Age:6

Mark Kavanagh

Winner of the Group 1 Yalumba stakes and good efforts in subsequent Group races. The Aussie punters will be backing this.

Free £20 Bet

Age:5

D O Brien

Talking horse for O'Brien who beat off competition from rivals Lee Freedman and David Hayes to train the gelding. If those good judges are keen then he could be overpriced.

Free £20 Bet

Age:5

D M Oliver

The winner of the Brisbane Cup Handicap on heavy going in June. That performance has propelled this horse into the Melbourne Cup Picture.

Free £20 Bet

Age:3

M Baker

New Zealand 3 year old contender who won the AJC Derby. The Montjeu colt is a definite stayer according to his trainer and should not be dismissed lightly.

Free £20 Bet

Age:6

D O Brien

Disappointing short priced favourite last year when finishing eighth. Will it just have been money lent for this horse. OLBG like this horse and is a strong each way Melbourne Cup Tip.

Free £20 Bet

Age:4

David Hayes

High quality and a Group 1 winner of the Victoria Derby in 2007.

£10 Free Bet

Age:4

D Weld

The master trainer Dermot Weld has entered this 4 year old for Australia's race that stops a nation. With his track record it would not be a shock if this horse runs well.

Free £20 Bet

Free £20 Bet

Age:4

John D Sadler

Winner of the Mercedes Derby this spring. The Melbourne Cup looks the next logical step.

£10 Free Bet

Age:5

David Hayes

2nd to Efficient in the 2006 Derby. Looks like it needs to step up but is more than just a long shot.

Free £20 Bet

Age:4

S Mckee

Two excellent runs for this lightly raced improving horse. Could be a very interesting each way bet for the Melbourne Cup.

Free £20 Bet

Age:7

A O Brien

From the all conquering Ballydoyle stable. Has run in the race before without success. May have a lot of weight to carry again, but many punters will again back it for glory in the Melbourne Cup.

£10 Free Bet

Age:3

Sir M Stoute

A high class handicapper who has stepped up in to Group company. Could well take Melbourne by storm but is a 3 year old.

£10 Free Bet