The race that divides a nation: Why controversy surrounds this year’s Melbourne Cup

While more than two million people in Australia are expected to watch Tuesday's race, a recent expose on the mistreatment of retired racehorses has given anti-racing activists the fuel to spread their message further.

Protesters during the Melbourne Cup Parade.

Protesters during the Melbourne Cup Parade. Source: AAP


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Published 5 November 2019 1:02pm
Updated 12 August 2022 3:23pm
By Maani Truu, Moones Mansoubi


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