2026 Melbourne Cup Eve Calcutta & Punters Club

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2026 Melbourne Cup Eve Calcutta & Punters Club

Come join us at the Deer Park Club for a thrilling afternoon of fun and excitement at the 2026 Melbourne Cup Eve Calcutta & Punters Club!

Get ready to experience the thrill of bidding on your favourite horses before the big race. Plus adding to the excitement is the Punters Club where all attendees will have the chance to grab a stake and join in the action. Punters Club to be run by RSN racing analyst and expert tipster Mark Hunter.

It's a day filled with anticipation, excitement and maybe a little friendly competition. Don't miss out on this fantastic in-person event - mark your calendars now and grab your tickets!

EXPERT PANEL - Mick McGuane, Mark Hunter and Jim 'Pumper' Cassidy!

Yes, Mark Hunter is back and will have all your tips, Mick McGuane is once again the ‘host with the most’ and joining the boys is two-time Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jim ‘Pumper’ Cassidy!
That’s right, the legendary ‘Pumper’ is back with even more stories. The Australian and New Zealand Racing HOF inductee and winner of the 1983 (Kiwi) and 1997 (Might and Power) Melbourne Cups is ready to pump up the crowd with his legendary yarns.

All Calcutta raffle tickets can be purchased at the Deer Park Club prior to the event or at the 2026 Melbourne Cup Eve Calcutta & Punters Club.

$50 per event ticket includes meal (Parma, Chips and Salad), entertainment, expert tips plus more.
Don't forget your cash for the Punters Club & Calcutta Auction!