Melbourne Cup

The Melbourne Cup is Australia’s most famous annual thoroughbred horse race, held every November at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. It features a 3,200-meter (about two miles) race with highly competitive, well-trained horses and skilled jockeys. Known as "the race that stops a nation," it attracts large crowds and much media attention. Beyond the race itself, it is a major social and cultural event, marked by fashion, celebrations, and betting. The Melbourne Cup is a symbol of Australian sporting tradition and boasts a history dating back to 1861.