The Melbourne Cup—an Affair to Remember
Friday, June 27th, 2008 
The Melbourne Cup Betting event is one of the most prestigious and richest horse races in the world. With a 100,000 plus people attending and most Australians participating on live TV, this is one of the most spectacular events of the year for Australians. The whole nation is in a betting mood and game for a wager. This event is often called the race that stops a nation.
The Bet on Melbourne Cup takes place on the first Tuesday of November every year in Melbourne on the Flemington Racecourse which covers 3,200 meters. It is a handicap race which means each thoroughbred horse carries a weight (besides the jockey). This event began way back in 1877 when Cup Day was declared a public holiday in Australia. As with all horse races, the event is enjoyed by all classes of society. A major side attraction during the Melbourne Cup Odds is Fashion on the Field. The parade of elegant hats, costume dresses all make for a fashion extravaganza Each year, the best dressed male and female race goers are each awarded a prize.
The race is one of the richest in the world with more than AUD$ 5 million placed in various bets from all over Australia. Feel like you’ve got a sure hunch? Go for a Quinella, Exacta or Trifectas.