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11/03/2009 - 11/03/2009Melbourne Cup
Melbourne,
Australia
One of the biggest events in Australia's horseracing calendar, the Melbourne Cup is the country's richest and most famous horse race. First held in 1961, the race is steeped in tradition and always begins at 1500 on the first Tuesday in November and is always ran over a 3,200m (2 miles) course. But events begin much earlier in the day with the first race of the 10-race programme beginning at 1020. Like many of the biggest racing meetings around the world, it's an opportunity to dress up in your finest outfits with flamboyant hats being the order of the day for many women.
Themes:
Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Sport
Hours: 0730-1730.
Cost: Adult A$50.
Where: Flemington Racecourse
Melbourne, Australia
Getting there:
For information on trains, trams and buses please call Metlink on +61 (0)3 131 638 or visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au.
Contact Information:
Victoria Racing Club
448 Epsom Road
Flemington
Melbourne
Victoria
3031
Australia
Telephone: +1 (1)300 727 575.
Email: customerservice@vrc.net.au
Website: www.vrc.net.au
