The Melbourne Cup 2012 is Australia's premiere racing occasion that's described by the media as the 'Race That Stops a nation'. It is also a race that is certainly respected and enjoyed by racing fans worldwide.
Fans who want to attend the races should get their tickets as soon as they can when the box offices open for they do sell fast. Prices for each event are reasonable at $55 to$74 for adults, $48 to $60 for students with ID and proof of attendance, and $28 to $40 for pensioners. Children 15 and under will get in free with a paying adult. Emirates Stakes day includes a family package for $110.
The Melbourne Cup started in 1861. It has gained popularity for more 150 years. It's considered the most crucial event of the Spring Carnival that runs in October and November. The particular Emirates Melbourne Cup race runs on the first Tuesday of November. Nine other races are also run on the same day, however, this race is the only G1 race of the day.
Fanciful Betting Names with lofty dreams
Mebourne Cup betting is a large part of the race day experience for regular punters as much as it is for novices just getting into the events. There are actually certain types of bets that fans try to win:
. Melbourne Cup Trifecta: This involves the better deciding on the "perfect" trifecta of the first three horses to finish in correct order.
. Melbourne Cup Quinella: This bet involves choosing the first three to finish, nevertheless the order of finishing doesn't matter.
. Melbourne Cup Exacta: The better must chose the first two to cross the finish line in order of completion.
. Melbourne Cup First Four: This is actually the most popular bet to place. Within this big bet that can win better thousands they must choose the first four horses to cross the line in the correct order of completion. It is the BIG one and it is not easy to win.
Although betting can be done on what is known as tab, the best way to place a bet is online, where bookies can give early odds and players can enjoy promotions online.
Betting on horse racing is exciting and has the fans emotionally (and financially) active in the 4 day event which includes Victoria Derby Day that occurs the day before the Melbourne Cup race, and Crown Oaks Day and Emirates Stakes Day the following two days after.
Horse racing is precisely what the Spring Carnival is all about and just what the Melbourne Cup is all about, but fashion is essential too. Women enjoy visiting the events in their finest fashions there are even fashion shows going at Flemington Racecourse. People wear fanciful hats that they would not normally wear on other day. Men's fashions are important too and they are steeped within the tradition of the 150 year history of the race. Attend The Melbourne Cup for the races and stay for the fun and pageantry.
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