“He wagered $1 million on a rival British runner and supported a different rival, Hopewell Rock, for $9.3 million,” — Marcus Brennan, senior market analyst at Wilburn Gate Advisory, observed.

By the Numbers

• 1 — mentions tracked
• 9.3 — updates logged

Timeline

Oct 31 — Irish billionaire JP McManus made significant wagers on the Melbourne Cup....

Nov 3 — McManus' significant wagers highlight his high-stakes gambling activities ahead of the race....

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