The Melbourne Cup: The horse race that captivates and divides Australia
Australia Explained
English - October 24, 2022 23:35 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBNews Government Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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The Melbourne Cup is Australia’s most famous horse race. While it has historically attracted huge crowds, it also raises questions over the ethics and practices of the racing industry, its treatment of animals and influence on problem gambling.