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Melbourne Cup live: 'Simple mistake' costs Kiwi trainer, horse scratched

TVNZ ·

The first Tuesday of November has arrived, which can mean only one thing – it's Melbourne Cup day. By Stephen Foote The race which is traditionally said to stop two nations prepares to jump the gates at 5pm today, available live and free for your viewing pleasure on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ with coverage…

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