The Sydney Morning Herald | Melbourne Cup 2018: Heavy showers at Flemington as crowds flock to racetrack The Sydney Morning Herald A poncho and brolly will be your best bet for the Melbourne Cup as heavy rain is predicted to drench the city. Forecasters warn Flemington could face a deluge with up to 15 millimetres of rain predicted for Melbourne and even a chance of a downpour ... Wet, humid day expected at Melbourne Cup |