VRC Track Manager, Liam O'Keeffe talks through the preparation for Tuesday's Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse.

Track: currently Good 4. 
Conditions: 6ml of water added Saturday night, 10ml Sunday with an expected further 10-12ml of irrigation to be added Monday night.

Rail: 2m position. The track has come through well from Derby Day on Saturday.  Track rail moved out 2m to allow for fresh ground for the horses. 

Weather:  29deg, partly cloudy - chance of thunderstorm late in the day. 
Wind: N/NE 20kmh