In Australia, what is reputed to be "the race that stops the nation"?
Correct answer: Melbourne Cup horse race
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Jo,
Actually the Melbourne Cup was first run 14 years before the Kentucky Derby but both are piddling youngsters compared to THE Derby at Epsom.
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Karen
it was 10 years ago, now not so much.
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Player #17973328
very bad
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ChewyGazelle68623
its Australia, it had to be a horserace!! QUEEN ELIZABETH11 IS A BIG FAN OF HORSERACING, SHE EVENS OWN HER OWN!!