BIG hats and fancy frocks were the name of the game at the Inverell RSM Club and the Inverell East Bowling Club for the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday.
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Locals gathered to enjoy the surprising win by Prince of Penzance, ridden by Michelle Payne, the first woman to claim the cup.
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Red Cadeaux reportedly breaks down after his third race | Racenet
Three-time Melbourne Cup runner-up Red Cadeaux has been rushed to a veterinary clinic at Werribee after breaking down close to the winning post during his fifth attempt at winning the Cup.
See what the jockey’s had to say after the race | Racenet
I didn’t want to check but when he got into the straight, he just burst clear.
- Michelle Payne
Champion jockey, riding Max Dynamite, fined $20,000 | Racenet
Champion European jockey Frankie Dettori was reportedly fined $20,000 and given a one month suspension for 'careless riding' in the early part of the straight.