Smith said he and his team have had to “completely re-imagine” this year’s coverage. The broadcast is set to have a stronger national focus and weave-in pre-recorded performances and interviews as a work-around to COVID-19 restrictions.
International racing expert Francesca Cumani, who helped anchor last year’s Melbourne Cup, can’t reprise her role due to travel restrictions. She has been replaced by Network 10 sports reporter Stephen Quartermain and TV personality Gorgi Coghlan. The pair will still cross to Cumani, who is based in the UK, for commentary and analysis.
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