The Melbourne Cup The Melbourne Cup is arguably Australia’s most important horse racing event, and of course, emanating from that is the rich history developed since the first-ever race took place, in 1861. The Melbourne Cup field is exclusively composed of thoroughbred racehorses, with only those with the finest ancestral lineage able to compete. This years’ Cup is just around the corner, on its customary first weekend of November date, this year falling on 3rd November. As such, we thought it is appropriate to reminisce some of the most memorable … Continue reading The Melbourne Cup