The Big Dance will headline the action at Royal Randwick on Melbourne Cup Day in 2023.
Some of New South Wales' best regional horses are set to compete in the second edition of the $3 million event.
The Sporting News takes you through the key details.
What is The Big Dance?
The Big Dance is a recent addition to the spring racing calendar, run for the first time in 2022.
It focuses on New South Wales-based thoroughbreds, with horses earning entry by either winning or finishing second in 25 selected country cups.
Held over 1600 metres, it is a handicapped event for horses aged 3 years and above, with a minimum handicap weight of 50kg.
The introduction of the race created some headlines last year, with claims the event could discourage punters from travelling to Flemington for the Melbourne Cup.
"We're not taking any gloss off the Melbourne Cup — this is to complement the race," Racing NSW chief executive Peter V'Landys said.
"It's positive for the industry in NSW. It's the best state we've ever been in."
Who won the last edition of The Big Dance?
The 2022 edition of The Big Dance was taken out by Rustic Steel.
Trained by Kris Lees and ridden by jockey Nash Rawiller, the gelding held off Cisco Bay to salute at double-digit odds.
When is The Big Dance 2023?
This year's edition of The Big Dance will take place on Tuesday, November 7.
What time is The Big Dance 2023?
The Big Dance will be run at 2:20 pm AEDT — 40 minutes before the Melbourne Cup.
Will it rain at Randwick? Sydney weather forecast for The Big Dance
Sydney is set for a dry and mostly sunny day on Tuesday, with temperatures set to reach 25 degrees Celcius according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
The Royal Randwick track is currently listed as a Soft 6.
The Big Dance 2023 final field, barriers and betting odds
The final field has been locked in and it is a relatively open betting market.
Cepheus is currently the favourite, with Iknowastar and Wicklow among the other fancied runners.
Odds courtesy of Dabble, correct as of November 6. Say HEY to the social bet, Download the DABBLE app.
| Runner (Barrier) | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
| 1. Cepheus (1) | Nash Rawiller | Matthew Dunn | $4.80 |
| 2. Banju (15) | Jean van Overmeire | Lyle Chandler | $81 |
| 3. Attractable (7) | Regan Bayliss | Sara Ryan | $13 |
| 4. Wicklow (2) | Tommy Berry | Chris Waller | $7.00 |
| 5. Superium (10) | Adam Hyeronimus | M., W. & J. Hawkes | $17 |
| 6. Commando Hunt (21) | Reece Jones | Cameron Crockett | $71 |
| 7. Akasawa (20) | Chad Schofield | P. Messara & L. Gavranich | $13 |
| 8. Iknowastar (3) | Tyler Schiller | Bjorn Baker | $5.50 |
| 9. Camaguey (23) | Tom Sherry | Kim Waugh | $81 |
| 10. Hollywood Hero (19) | Jason Collett | Bjorn Baker | $17 |
| 11. Full Press (17) | Adin Thompson | Brett Dodson | $126 |
| 12. King Of The Castle (16) | Kathy O'Hara | Joseph Pride | $8.50 |
| 13. Wategos (8) | Jay Ford | Bjorn Baker | $9.00 |
| 14. Super Helpful (11) | Andrew Adkins | B. Joseph, P. & M. Jones | $20 |
| 15. Prince Of Helena (6) | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | $20 |
| 16. Highlights (5) | Brock Ryan | Bjorn Baker | $21 |
| 17. High Court (12) | Grant Buckley | Rodney Northam | $71 |
| 18. Unamerican (18) | Anna Roper | R. & W. Freedman | $126 |
| 19. Crackalacka (4) | Molly Bourke | Theresa Bateup | $126 |
| 20. Manderboss (9) | Quayde Krogh | B. Joseph, P. & M. Jones | $126 |
| 21e. Pepper's Ghost (24) | - | Brett Cavanough | $126 |
| 22e. Knife's Edge (14) | - | Garry Lunn | $126 |
| 23e. Just A Brother (13) | - | Terry Croft | $126 |
| 24e. Lion's Roar (23) | - | John O'Shea | $20 |