Today in my country Australia it is Melbourne Cup Day, also known as the day/race that stops the nation.And I like most Australians like to have a bet on it, so I study the form and put $50 a win on the horse I feel has the best chance of winning. This year I'm putting my money on #20 Point of Law.
I feel it's a safe to overlook the female jockeys in the race this year.
UPDATE: November 3rd, 2026
Winner, winner, chicken dinner, as they say over here, as this year I am a winner, getting back $390 for my $50 investment:-)  |
| Heads or Tails? |
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| 3 Starbucks for this?! |
I went to the Lions and put my bet on at the TAB, then went to Starbucks and had lunch. Paid $3 for a chocolate gold coin, bought a coffee and some chicken sandwiches for $10, then went home to watch my horse win on TV:-) |
| The sandwiches were pretty ordinary for 10 Starbucks:-) |
It was kind of disappointing watching the race on TV and seeing that Robbie Williams was there performing live at the racetrack. I was entertained seeing my horse cross the line first though, and got to open a bottle of Champagne Australian Sparkling Wine afterwards to celebrate;-)
UPDATE: November 10th, 2026