Showers are expected to fall early on Tuesday in Melbourne but wet weather isn’t expected to cause havoc in the race that stops the nation.
Saturday’s Derby Day meeting raced on a good track despite some brief showers early in the program.
However, it’s Monday that will prove to be key in how the Flemington track is rated for Tuesday’s meeting.
Up to 20mm could fall in Victoria’s capital the day before the great race. That sort of rain will affect the track condition with the horses who prefer wet ground to come right into contention.
A comfortable top of 18 degrees is being forecast for Tuesday with a low of 14 degrees.
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