Melbourne Cup Day sits at the pinnacle of the Australian horse racing calendar and is the focal point of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Theres nothing like being there amongst the 100,000 plus crowd to experience this unique event! It’s an exhilarating day that puts Australia firmly in the international sporting spotlight. Trainers from around the world set their sights on the Emirates Melbourne Cup, a race that is widely considered to be the best staying handicap in the world. With such significant international standing, the anticipation of history in the making creates the electric atmosphere that is simply the race that stops a nation. Melbourne Cup Day Each year at 3pm on the first Tuesday of November, the greatest thoroughbreds from around the world descend upon Flemington to battle it out for a chance at the $6.2 million in prize money and to cement their names into history. Over 3200 metres, every competitor races towards the richest prize in Australian sport and the 18ct solid gold Hardy Brothers trophy valued at $175,000. On Melbourne Cup Day, it is the time to be daring – as flamboyant fashion forward racegoers flock to Flemington. Its the day to make your strongest fashion statement with an exotic or outrageous ensemble. Tuesday Nov 4th, 11.00am Emirates Melbourne Cup
Posted on: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 10:32:34 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015