Smokin' Romans and Torranzino are preparing to carry the hopes for New Zealand-trained horses set as the 24 hopefuls for today's Melbourne Cup are saddled up at Flemington.

It's a decline of two Kiwi runners from last year's race, while six set out for the 3200 metre journey in 2022.

Melbourne Cup correspondent Donna Demaio says there's concerns about rain impacting the race.

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Smokin' Romans and Torranzino are preparing to carry the hopes for New Zealand-trained horses set as the 24 hopefuls for today's Melbourne Cup are saddled up at Flemington.
It's a decline of two Kiwi runners from last year's race, while six set out for the 3200 metre journey in 2022.
Melbourne Cup correspondent Donna Demaio says there's concerns about rain impacting the race.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Donna Demaio: Melbourne Cup correspondent speaks ahead of the race

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