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Tara Talks Racing - Melbourne Cup Tips

Tara Madgwick - Monday November 3

If you are a racing tragic and horse lover like Clocker and I, Melbourne Cup Eve is as good as it gets, so have a listen to our thoughts and you can put the pen through our very dodgy tips or add them to your multiples!

Also we're talking about our favourite Cup winner  from the past and why, everyone has a Cup story!

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