We attended a Melbourne Cup lunch today
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (338942)
Rockingham, Australia
November 1, 2022 5:48am CST
Australia’s most famous horse race, the Melbourne Cup, was run today. Here in Western Australia, we are three hours behind so we rocked up to the clubhouse at our retirement village at 10.30am to be met with a glass of champagne (or orange juice), complete with strawberries floating in them.
The room was decorated with balloons and two-legged horses and the whole room looked very festive. Everyone bought tickets in the sweeps and drew a horse’s name which added to the excitement of watching the race, which took place at midday, our time.
After watching the race, it was time for lunch. The meal was delicious and included a variety of meats and salads. Later, there was cheesecake and filled doughnuts for those who had any room to spare.
Vince took over 70 photos of the attendees and has just put them up on the website. So it was a very enjoyable and relaxing day.
The photo was taken by Vince.
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@JudyEv (338942)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Nov 22
@rebelann Because there weren't enough horses for everyone and most would have wanted the same two or three horses. It was all a bit of fun. You could have bet on your choice with a bookmaker or online but this was all fun stuff really.
You paid a small amount to go in a sweep. There were about 24 horses so, for instance, if you paid $2 each, that's $48. Whoever had the winning horse probably to $30, then second place perhaps $12 and third $6. I'm just guessing but it would be something like that.
They had $2, $5 and $10 sweeps.
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@JudyEv (338942)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Nov 22
Yes, anyone from the village could come. You had to put your name down and there was a fee to cover the meal. There will be a Christmas luncheon later but that will be limited to 80 people. More than that and the clubhouse gets a bit too full for comfort - especially if a meal is being served.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
2 Nov 22
How exciting. Nicely decorated there.
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@RebeccasFarm (89740)
• Arvada, Colorado
8 Nov 22
Now glad you enjoyed this Judy..you are always on the go
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@wolfgirl569 (105449)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Nov 22
Sounds like a fun time. Did one of your horses at least place?
@wolfgirl569 (105449)
• Marion, Ohio
2 Nov 22
@JudyEv Sorry you didnt get any winners. At least it was fun.
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@JudyEv (338942)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Nov 22
@wolfgirl569 I don't think anyone went expecting to get winners so it was all good. 
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