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Results of the Melbourne Cup Day poll

Today is Melbourne Cup Day. Is it still the race that stops the nation?

No – it combines two things we shouldn’t celebrate – gambling and animal cruelty – 50%

Not sure if it stops the nation anymore, but if people get excited then good on them – 32%

Yes – it’s an Australian institution steeped in tradition and glamour – 18%

2604 votes

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