The race that stops a nation is generating hype and excitement at various betting shops around Suva as punters gear up for the Melbourne Cup race at 4pm today.
Speaking from Grants Betting Shop in Nabua, Navneet Singh says it is another exciting year for the Melbourne Cup, with all the horses expected to put up a strong performance.
Singh says customers have been arriving early at the shop, while phone calls from punters have kept staff members busy.
FOX News reports that Melbourne Cup favourite Point Of Law will lead a field of 24 runners in the 166th running of the famous race at Flemington today.
The four-year-old stallion, trained by Ciaron Maher and ridden by Ethan Brown, is the favourite.
Point Of Law heads a strong field of international stayers and Australian contenders, with Trustyourinstinct, Shockletz and Hopewell Rock among the leading chances.
Point Of Law has impressed in his recent outings, winning the Geelong Cup on his Australian debut after previously winning a Group 3 race over 2,615 metres in England.
However, he will need to overcome the challenge of an additional 600 metres, having never raced over the full Melbourne Cup distance of 3,200 metres.
