What is the significance of the Melbourne Cup?

Melbourne Cup

Source: AAP

The Melbourne Cup is Australia’s most famous horse race. For more than 160 years, it has attracted huge crowds that celebrate the world’s best horses and riders. But it also raises questions over the ethics of the racing industry, animal welfare and gambling.



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