Celebrating its 150th lap at Flemington Racecourse this year, the race that stops a nation will see Australians glued to their TV screens when the starting gates open on November 2, broadcast live on Seven.
One of the most lavish and luxurious two-mile handicap in the world, the Emirates Melbourne Cup is followed by millions of race aficionados worldwide.
The current record for the 3,200-metre course is 1990 winner "Kingston Rule", who reached the finishing line in just three minutes and 16 seconds.
In an attempt to address the plethora of illegal gambling dens and race meets that had dominated the local area, The Cup was established by the Melbourne Chief of Police Robert Standish in 1861. Since then, its... More >>...
One of the most lavish and luxurious two-mile handicap in the world, the Emirates Melbourne Cup is followed by millions of race aficionados worldwide.
The current record for the 3,200-metre course is 1990 winner "Kingston Rule", who reached the finishing line in just three minutes and 16 seconds.
In an attempt to address the plethora of illegal gambling dens and race meets that had dominated the local area, The Cup was established by the Melbourne Chief of Police Robert Standish in 1861. Since then, its... More >>...
- 10/19/2010
- by Peter Allott
- TV.com
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