Melbourne Cup

November 5, Tuesday

Victoria

Melbourne Cup
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Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday in Victoria, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. “Cup Day,” as it’s popularly known, is the biggest horse racing event in Australia, home to more racecourses than any other country in the world.

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