The Melbourne Cup means different things to different people. Here’s the view from a once-a-year horseracing viewer who also happens to be a total non-punter. (Didn’t even go in a sweep this year.)
Almanac Horseracing: The 2023 Melbourne Cup revisited (by a once a year non-punter)
November 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Melbourne Cup: The time-honoured trifecta think-tank and other absurdities
November 7, 2023 by 3 Comments
Last night’s think-tank has generated this report, with these selections.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – Melbourne Cup: Will Irish Eyes Be Smiling?
November 6, 2023 by 2 Comments
It’s the race that stops a nation, and for many, it’s also the chance to have a flutter on the Melbourne Cup. To help punters pick a winner, Sal Ciardulli has cast his eye over the field and made his selections for the biggest race of the year.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Race That Stops a Nation’ – Vivienne McCredie
November 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
To put you in the mood for the big race today, have a read of Vivienne McCredie’s terrific poem about the Melbourne Cup, ‘The Race That Stops a Nation’.
Almanac Music: ‘The Melbourne Cup’ – Slim Dusty
November 6, 2023 by 3 Comments
Aussie music legend Slim Dusty sings his song, ‘The Melbourne Cup’.
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