Melbourne Cup

The Melbourne Cup is the biggest annual horse race held on Flemington Racecourse, this famous horse race starts at 15:00h on the first Tuesday of every November. This is the most eagerly-awaited Tuesday for every Australian and this day is also a public holiday.

This year (2010) the prize money of this famous Cup is an astonishing $6 Million!

The entry fees for every horseman is $600 per horse and there are generally 400 horses nominated at this annual event, however the final field is only limited to 24 starters therefore to be allocate the owner of each horse first needs to pay the acceptance fees that starts from $960, second acceptance is $1,450 and third acceptance is $2,420. The final acceptance fee is $45,375. Should a horse be balloted out of the final field, the final declaration fee is refunded.

There are several other attractions on that day and place, for instance every year Flemington naturally transforms into a venue for a very interesting and spectacular fashion parade where members of the high society vie with each other in the choice of their apparels and accessories and their style and fashion.

The famous racewear competition that is held during the main event allows men and women to show their stylized MYERS Fashions on the field. This is mainly an event for women to enjoy; they will be entertained while men are eagerly waiting for the main event. The focus on fashion has grown so much over the years that one feels that it sometimes overshadows the importance of the race itself.

All over Australia, there are several events organised to celebrate the Melbourne Cup in. likewise racewear competitions that are held in every other state to find the best dressed men and women, the Design Award and the Millinery Award, there are also small wagersmand sweepstakes on these competitions as well believe it or not! Australians and other heavy betters living outside are also eager to do heavy bets on this annual event. A lot of people watch this famous race on television and gamble through internet or through wagers at the workplace or any other clubs or organisations.

In the capital on Australia, Canberra, this annual event is shown on a giant screens and walls, trackside marquees, fashion parades, indoor, garden and rooftop parties, wagers and sweepstakes are some of them. Restaurants at this day are genially full booked and they also offer giant screens along with good quality lunch and dining deals.

The best dining deal is organised around Sydney Harbour. Here the party goes on thought the event and after! If you are a fan of quality time, tasty lunch and dinner, quality party, alcohol, fashion, dance, champagne and gambling then you must participate and celebrate the Melbourne Cup!

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