Melbourne Cup punters are bracing for less than ideal weather conditions with rainfall expected to blanket the city throughout Tuesday as the race that stops a nation is held.

It will be the first game the MCG will host this season. The ground is known to assist the bowlers and big size of the venue will also help the case of bowlers.

As rain continues to pour in Melbourne, 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup winning jockey Robbie Dolan had a cheeky dig for the city, despite his Irish heritage. Asked on Nine's Today about the looming heavy ...