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Melbourne Cup to visit Launceston

August 23, 2023 12:13 pm in by

Racing fans will have a chance to see the 2023 Melbourne Cup Trophy up close at the Tasmanian Turf Club in Mowbray next Monday, August 28.

The $600,000 trophy is being brought to Launceston as part of its 150-day world tour.

2007 Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michael Rodd will also attend the event.

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The event will also feature some of Tasmania’s best horses galloping on the course proper between 11am-1pm in preparation for the upcoming Spring/Summer Tasmanian Racing Carnival.

At 5pm next Monday the Melbourne Cup will head to Sporties Hotel in Launceston for a further chance for locals to get a close up look at the trophy.

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