Melbourne Cup

Flemington Racecourse, 29 October - 5 November

The Melbourne Cup is Australia's most famous horse race, and is truly "the race that stops a nation". All over Australia, millions of people tune in to watch or listen to the famous race - even proceedings in Parliament cease so that Members can hear it. In Melbourne it is the reason for a Public Holiday and is considered the biggest tourist attraction in its home state of Victoria.

For more information on the Melbourne Cup and the Melbourne Cup 2005 Spring Racing Carnival please visit MelbourneCupOdds.com