The melbourne cup

[threedogs]

Its the race that stops the nation or so they say, what has everyone tipped.
Knowing nothing about horses I think Faukner might get the chocolates,
only because it a near by suburb

[Bob]

I have drawn Signoff in a $4,000 First Prize Sweep. Fingers and Eyes are crossed LOL

[TPC]

It doesn't stop my part of the nation.

[AB]

I have a day off and can work on my GQ... ;)

[lucus30]

I'll be washing my patrol from the weekend activities

[Clunk]

I'll be working through as normal

[Cuppa]

An institutionalised means of encouraging folk to lose money betting!

[growler2058]

What race????

[threedogs]

An institutionalised means of encouraging folk to lose money betting!

I dont gamble even though I have a ZD30 lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

No sure who will win, but it will be one of the Japanese stayers.

[threedogs]

I think that cool change will come early.
They did say 100kph winds at 5 this arvo with the change

[Avo]

working but if someone can put 10 bucks on willing foe..and 10 bucks on a trifecta....willing foe, cavalryman and 3rd who shot the barman..how do I know..i don't

[rusty_nail]

as cuppa said, just another waste of money. i already waste enough dough every week, i dont plan on making any bets today.

[Bob]

Melbourne Cup Day is the only time that I have a Bet. $30 for 10 Mystery Boxed Trifecta's.(Six Tickets for Mother in Law and 4 for Lorraine & I)
I am also in a Melbourne Cup Sweep (Cost $260 - $5 per week over the Year) Prizes are 1st $4,000 2nd $1,500 3rd $750.
I have drawn Signoff so you guys that havnt had a bet how about cheering for Signoff LOL

[Maxhead]

I think that cool change will come early. They did say 100kph winds at 5 this arvo with the change

Wish it would come through earlier.
Imagine all those dresses and skirts blowing up in the wind:)......and yes I do have a dirty mind...lol

.....on the move

[nissannewby]

working but if someone can put 10 bucks on willing foe..and 10 bucks on a trifecta....willing foe, cavalryman and 3rd who shot the barman..how do I know..i don't

Calvaryman was scratched mate.

[Avo]

bugger bugger bugger...

[threedogs]

Wish it would come through earlier.
Imagine all those dresses and skirts blowing up in the wind:)......and yes I do have a dirty mind...lol

.....on the move

Not dirty at all just thinking of those poor women, you only have their interests at heart lol
Plenty of ppl there

[threedogs]

5, 4, 12 in that order bloody good horse, the Japanese horse ran last

[Bob]

I am also in a Melbourne Cup Sweep (Cost $260 - $5 per week over the Year) Prizes are 1st $4,000 2nd $1,500 3rd $750.
I have drawn Signoff so you guys that havnt had a bet how about cheering for Signoff LOL

Well guys you did not cheer loud enough and I was going to Shout you all if SIGNOFF got up LMAO

[Maxhead]

I got second in our work sweeps with Red Cad....someone...LOL

Should win enough for a nice bottle of whiskey for my $10 input...happy days

[Avo]

5, 4, 12 in that order bloody good horse, the Japanese horse ran last

that Japanese horse is now dead...collapsed in it's stable and died mate

[Maxhead]

that Japanese horse is now dead...collapsed in it's stable and died mate

Did it die or was shot? I heard it was struggling with heat exhaustion

[the evil twin]

that Japanese horse is now dead...collapsed in it's stable and died mate

Last eh... I reckon the Yakusa put out a hit and a Ninja got it

[sooty_10]

I had protectionist in a small sweep and I also had a few bucks for the win :) Pretty happy with the outcome.

[Bush Ranger]

I had Protectionist and Red Cadeaux. Ended up with $71. Not a huge amount, but more than I was expecting from small bets.

[megatexture]

Looks like araldo may get put down also after getting spooked by a spectators flag and breaking a bone trying to jump a fence.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/more-sports/melbourne-cup-2014-this-is-the-ugly-side-of-the-race-that-stops-a-nation/story-fndukor0-1227110905811

[rusty_nail]

Looks like araldo may get put down also after getting spooked by a spectators flag and breaking a bone trying to jump a fence.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/more-sports/melbourne-cup-2014-this-is-the-ugly-side-of-the-race-that-stops-a-nation/story-fndukor0-1227110905811

It has already been euthanized mate

[rusty_nail]

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-04/admire-rakti-collapses-and-dies-after-melbourne-cup/5865932

[megatexture]

They are slow to put it up then that was only posted 25 min ago lol

[rusty_nail]

They are slow to put it up then that was only posted 25 min ago lol

Yeah the missus mentioned it when she got home at about 6. Crazy stuff tho.

[rusty_nail]

They are slow to put it up then that was only posted 25 min ago lol

Also are you coming to the Australia day meet?

[Clunk]

should make a good quality glue though

[megatexture]

Also are you coming to the Australia day meet?

I honestly don't know, im battling with the missus atm as shes not too keen because its my birthday on aust day and we normaly do a family camping thing... and my daughter would be devistated if i wasnt with her so coming down solo would be hard also. Its still undecided atm

[rusty_nail]

I honestly don't know, im battling with the missus atm as shes not too keen because its my birthday on aust day and we normaly do a family camping thing... and my daughter would be devistated if i wasnt with her so coming down solo would be hard also. Its still undecided atm

Fair enough mate, there will be plenty of other families there, and it really is a good family environment. If your wife has any reservations because of blokes she doesn't know Tegan was the same but now is completely comfortable around everyone.I think most of us are just a normal bunch. And the others like ab... Well they are just special

[megatexture]

Shes seen blokes inappropriately running around in jocks or less so that shouldnt put her off lol

[rusty_nail]

Shes seen blokes inappropriately running around in jocks or less so that shouldnt put her off lol

well thats andy on a regular trip mate! i dont think he brings anything but jocks, and makes everyone else suffer for it!

[threedogs]

The animal libbers were quick to pounce, but I reckon race horses have a pretty good life .
You could do worse then come back in a second life as a stallion that just won the Melb Cup. lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

No sure who will win, but it will be one of the Japanese stayers.
Or they could drop dead after the race.

[the evil twin]

Or they could drop dead after the race.

That put a new twist on the term 'stayer' didn't it.

Punters can wait a couple of weeks and back it again when it goes around inside a Greyhound at Sandown Park.

[nissannewby]

The animal libbers were quick to pounce, but I reckon race horses have a pretty good life .
You could do worse then come back in a second life as a stallion that just won the Melb Cup. lol

There is actually a lot more to it than you think. The number of horses that don't make it even to the race course far outweigh the ones that get to make it to the likes of the Melbourne cup. Yes while they are racing and doing well they are treated incredibly well but the ones that don't are just left for others to pick up. For the most part the horses are well cared for post racing.

Now this is where the problem comes in as people buy horses and quickly lose interest as with any pet they all require work and it's then they get neglected, ill treated etc etc. The media as usual gives a misguided truth and the real concern should be how badly everyday people treat everyday horses.