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Sanctity & the Melbourne Cup

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 Love, loyalty and bond for the Melbourne Cup has lived in my heart for over 54 years, but for a while I had been concerned about its future and travel path, but events have intervened, serious events. My time-honoured allegiance to the Melbourne Cup was sealed in 1968 when as a young 17-year-old immigrant … Continue reading

Another nail in the Melbourne Cup coffin

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The Racing Horse should be celebrating another fantastic Melbourne Cup this morning but unfortunately we cannot – in fact we feel quite flat for a number of reasons. We have been watching the race since 1968 and this is the first time we have been underwhelmed. Obviously a certain virus and empty stands has left … Continue reading

2020 MELBOURNE CUP – Cause For Concern!

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Love, loyalty and bond for the Melbourne Cup has lived in my heart for 53 years but I am now concerned about its future – I would like to explain why. In all its manifestations the Melbourne Cup is the one race or sporting event in the world that genuinely and emotionally connects with the … Continue reading

Melbourne Cup Update

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On Saturday night the trainers, owners and connections of 24 fabulous horses will attend the Phar Lap Lounge on the Flemington Racecourse for the live televised draw of the 2019 Melbourne Cup. This great race is taking shape regarding runners and riders and at this stage it looks as though there could be 11 UK … Continue reading

Introducing Georgia Connolly to the UK

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Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Ambassador Georgia Connolly will make her international debut as an amateur jockey at Glorious Goodwood in the Magnolia Cup tomorrow, all in the name of charity. The 2019 Magnolia Cup charity race will feature a field of strong, inspirational women from the worlds of business, sport, fashion, music, and media, who will … Continue reading