Melbourne Cup brings out big-spending punters1 NEWS The PM chose a New Zealand entry because of the Kiwi connection. Melbourne Cup fever has gripped Kiwi punters to the tune of more than $10 million. The TAB has revealed its turnover on the 157th edition of the Melbourne Cup was approximately $10.36 million. PRIME It's a second Melbourne Cup victory for jockey Corey Brown. GETTY IMAGES Rekindling's trainer Joseph O'Brien loses his grip on the Melbourne Cup as jockey Corey Brown celebrates with a kiss.

Source: Stuff November 07, 2017 07:14 UTC