Important races outside the US include Longchamp near Paris, theDubaiGold Cup and theMelbourne Cup, held every year inAustralia on the second Tuesday of November. Heralded as "the race that stops the nation," this one race alone keeps hatmakers in the city ofMelbourne in business for an entire year. Every year, during the cup, over 11 million people from Australia and New Zealand tune in to listen to the race, starting at 3:00pm.
People oftengamble on horse races. They will bet money on a particular horse.[1]
Cheltenham horse racing is a major event in the United Kingdom's horse racing calendar, taking place annually at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire. The festival, most famous for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, spans four days in March and features several high-profile races. It attracts the best of British and Irish trained horses and is a significant occasion for racing enthusiasts, combining top-tier competition with a festive atmosphere.[2][3]
