The 2025 Melbourne Cup is here — and if the expert tips are anything to go by, the race is looking wide open.

Experts are firmly split over who takes out the race that stops the nation. Cup legend Jim Cassidy has backed a surprise result , while Presage Nocturne, Half Yours and Absurde are popular picks.

But there is one runner that appears to be edging slightly ahead among the tippers.

Scroll down to see who’s backing who for this year’s Melbourne Cup.

Need to cut to the chase? Scroll to the bottom to see the top-three runners most-picked.

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