The Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, a festival of horse racing and social events, taking place in several venues throughout Victoria, Australia, is well under way. Featuring an array of?spectacles and race days to attend through the 20th of November, you will not want to miss the very best competitions, fashion and social affairs of the season.

Perhaps there is nothing more exhilarating than being amongst the crowd of 100,000 plus spectators, in a true reflection of Australian spirit and community, to witness the grandest of all Spring Carnival Racing Events, The Melbourne Cup.

Taking place Tuesday, November 1st, The Melbourne Cup, Australia’s most prestigious thoroughbred event literally stops the country, as all gather to witness the three minute race that covers 3200 meters, and finishes with the winner awarded upwards of millions of dollars in prizes, as well as, the coveted cup trophy. Whether at the sidelines of cheering from afar, be a part of the Aussie spirit of mateship?as you barrack (cheer on), your favorite jockey and horse.

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