Melbourne Cup 2025 Preview & Derby Day Highlights with Experts Matt Hill & Lee Mottershead 🏇

Racing.com's The Verdict delivers a bumper two-hour special covering all the key moments from Derby Day and a full preview of the 2025 Melbourne Cup.
The first hour dissecta the drama, form, and standout performances from Derby Day, followed by a comprehensive one-hour Melbourne Cup preview. Every runner is reviewed in detail, with expert commentary from renowned racecaller Matt Hill and Lee Mottershead, senior writer at the Racing Post.
Whether you're a seasoned punter or a Cup Day casual, this is your ultimate guide to Australia’s greatest race.
📌 What’s Inside:

Derby Day highlights & analysis
Melbourne Cup runner-by-runner breakdown
Expert tips & predictions
International form insights
Track conditions & tactical trends

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0:00 Introduction
2:00 VRC Derby review
4:55 Ciaron Maher on his Derby Day & Cup chances
15:10 Pride Of Jenni's special win
19:06 Panova a G1 star in waiting?
20:09 Ollie keen to follow Sheza Alibi
20:53 Breeder's Cup action
22:22 Who else stood out on Derby Day?
29:45 Tentyris' incredible Coolmore
33:09 Carleen Hefel takes out the last
36:15 Who were the standouts in Sydney?
39:20 On track, Off track
42:00 Racing rallies behind Tom Prebble
44:11 Melbourne Cup preview
48:00 The latest Flemington track conditions
52:06 Damien Oliver's Melbourne Cup tips
53:54 Lee Mottershead expert international analysis
01:10:56 Lee Mottershead's tips
01:12:26 Matt Hill chats Melbourne Cup contenders
01:38:15 Ben Asgari's Melbourne Cup tips
01:38:57 Mick Sharkie's Melbourne Cup tips
01:39:25 Michael Felgate's Melbourne Cup tips
01:39:55 Matt Hill's phantom Melbourne Cup call & tips