The connections of Melbourne Cup favourite Half Yours are smiling after Saturday's barrier draw, however the same cannot be said for top Irish stayer Al Riffa.

But the forecast for heavy rain in the coming days could reshape the chances of the 24 contenders.

Explore our interactive form guide to all the horses set to line up on Tuesday in the 165th Melbourne Cup.

$9: 1. Al Riffa

6yo stallion (France) | Barrier 19 | 59kg

Jockey: Mark Zahra | Trainer: Joseph O'Brien

Al Riffa has been a leading Cup fancy since his win in the Irish St Leger. ( Getty Images: Alan Crowhurst )

Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien has already tasted Cup success with Rekindling (2017) and Twilight Payment (2020), yet Al Riffa is arguably the best horse he has brought to Australia.

Adept on dry

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