Historic Melbourne Cup Facts

Source: AAP

The Melbourne Cup has become the most important and popular horse race in Australia. With a history that goes back to 1861, this magnificent event truly is “the race that stops a nation.” Explains Geetha Mathivanan in “Namma Australia”. Produced by RaySel.

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