Melbourne Cup
Britishnoun
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New Zealand's Maree Davey was the first woman jockey to saddle up at the Melbourne Cup in 1987.
From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025
Bobby surprised his son by travelling to Australia for his Melbourne Cup debut, and was in the crowd to watch his victory.
From BBC • Nov. 5, 2024
The Melbourne Cup - the most prestigious horse race in the Southern Hemisphere - is held each November and is dubbed “The race that stops a nation.”
From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2023
The Melbourne Cup — the most prestigious horse race in the Southern Hemisphere — is held each November and is dubbed “The race that stops a nation.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023
"Have you bought a ticket in the big sweep on the Melbourne Cup yet?" asked Jerry.
From The Sweep Winner by Gould, Nat
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