The Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup is Australia's premier and richest horse race, and
among the most famous horse races in the whole world. This prestigious
event is held every first Tuesday of November. This year, Melbourne Cup
takes place at the Flemington Racecourse on November 1, Tuesday at 3pm.
This 32,000 meter race has become a national passion. Melbourne Cup day
is a holiday in Australia, hundreds of people find their way just to
watch the event.
The Melbourne Cup is considered as the most important race in Australia.
It is usually called as the race that stops the nation. The race is far
longer as compared to any other major racing events. The race is not
just a simple race, it's an event that everyone needs to prepare for.
That's why most Australians value this event so much, and the
contestants should race harder in order to win. The winner will take
home a cash prize and a trophy amounting to $125,000. The trophy is made
of 34 pieces of gold metal, as of today the value of cup increases as it
now contains 1.65kg of 18-carat gold.
Melbourne Cup was popularised in 1861, but it was not as competitive as
compared today. The first race was held for over two miles and
approximately about 3,218 meters. The race is consist of 17 horses that
will compete for the title. The Melbourne Cup improves as the time goes
by, it's growth gives more important to the event as well as the people
who were hooked up. The race became a part of Australian culture, it's
been a part of the tradition that Australians couldn't deny.
Last year, The Melbourne Cup celebrated its 150th race. The race became
part of the racing history. More and more people from local area and
abroad participated in the event. For over centuries, the Melbourne Cup
has been part of the lives of every Australians and it will always be.
For more information about the Melbourne Cup please refer to the
following sites:
Website: www.melbournecup.com
Hotline number: 1300 727 575
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