Q. Will you be placing a bet on the Melbourne Cup?
| Total | Vote Labor | Vote Lib/Nat | Vote Greens | |
| Yes | 40% | 42% | 43% | 42% |
| No | 44% | 44% | 41% | 42% |
| Don’t know | 16% | 14% | 16% | 16% |
Although only 22% have a high or moderate interest in horse racing, 40% say they will be placing a bet on the Melbourne Cup.
Those most likely to place a bet were aged 35-54 (45%) and full-time workers (49%). Men and women were equally likely to place a bet.