Melbourne Cup - Race that stops a nation. Fact.

[Fenster]

This is how the racing media in Engalnd reports this race. "RACE THAT STOPS A NATION." I think it's bullshit.

Can one of you Aussie's confirm you've even had a bet?

For the record - I've backed LUCUS CRANACH ew

[Ghost]

Had a few bets on the races today. Also had a very long lunch while waiting for each result.

[Andre]

Everyone I know has a bet on this one day Fenster even my kids did.

One sms'd us and didnt ask who won,she asked 'Did I win?'.

I had Manighar no 6 looked like he pulled it up to me what do I know ?

[Gandalf]

Sounds like the Aussie version of the Grand National. I hated working during the Grand National. The UK pretty much comes to a standstill for that one.

[Andre]

Sounds like the Aussie version of the Grand National. I hated working during the Grand National. The UK pretty much comes to a standstill for that one.

Our State, Victoria has a public holiday, the others dont, they suck eggs.

Being a Tuesday, most of us have a long weekend and pull the pin on Monday too

[Fenster]

Nice one Andre, so it really is a big deal down under. I never saw an Aussie mention it yesterday, outside of the racing public. And yes miles it's the equivalent of the Grand National.

Manighar gave you a run for your money.

I was 3rd. My jockey looked crap.