Regardless of if you're a regular punter, or a partaker of a once a year flutter, the Melbourne Cup captures our imagination every year.

The Kiwis have a rich history in the race, we won't get into the Phar Lap debate - we know he was a Kiwi, and Kiwi jockey James MacDonald was successful last year.

The weather hasn't been great in Melbourne, so wet track form will likely be the key for horses and racegoers alike.

Bjorn Baker is a Kiwi trainer now based in Australia, and trains Arapaho in today's cup. He joined Mike Hosking.

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