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Off to the Races

In front of the mounting paddock in my cup hat. Flemmington Racecourse where the Cup and Oaks are held is famous for its roses.
Long Live "The Diva"- The Melbourne Cup

November 3rd 2005
Hi everybody hope this finds you well. It has been a very exciting week here in Melbourne, because of the Spring Racing Carnival. As I have said before Australians are crazy about their sports, and the Melbourne Cup is one of the highlights of the year. The Cup was run on Tuesday, it would be our equivalent of the Kentucky Derby, but here it’s known as “the race that stops the nation.†... read more
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