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Champagne still on ice?

They are very quiet with their wagering this week?

Over 36 million video views across VRC’s digital channels, up 63% year-on-year. Isn't that a stat! In contrast, did I see where TVNZ didn't show the NZ Trotting Cup?  Awareness must come from many avenues. No Trackside Radio is a huge loss, in my eyes.

well that was a debacle of a start and i hope they fine the starter,as punters who backed sweet reine were robbed blind due to his ignoring an obviouse false start. How the starter didn't see what was happening was ridiculous. The horse that galloped drew beside sweet reine and took sweet reine out of the race 150m before the start drew a position right behind the mobile where the starter sits . And he surely should have been looking there ,because there was also another horse directly behind where he sits, preventing sweet reine taking up its position before the other horse wiped it out pre start.   sweet reine was at least 10 lengths off the back of the field after the interference. Then driver l o'reilly understandably just seemed content on following them around as he had no show . But then he actually pulled it to the very outside and flew home from last and goytt up for 4th. And becaus eh e got up for 4th,that meant he couldn't be late scratched because  he finished in a dividend bearing position. So,in effect punters who backed it each way or in quinellas and trifectas and first 4's or quaddies ,well they were robbed. the whole thing was an absolute debacle.

I reckon the West Indies have finished early today so they can take in Out the Gate and Manawatu Trots 😁

like Out The Gate?

Fair enough if you think it adds to viewing pleasure! If it is so great then have it every week!  

Young flock to Cup Week   https://bitofayarn.com   Darcy Cosgriff   Nov 12, 2025 There was a distinctly young feel about the 286,746 strong crowd across the four Spring Carnival days, and the demographic stats have backed that up.https://bitofayarn.com Of all general admission tickets purchased, 53 percent were bought by people under the age of 35, up 14% from 2025. Victoria Racing Club CEO Kylie Rogers said it was a “particularly exciting” year in that regard. “The success of the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival has emphatically demonstrated that racing is back and thriving. With our largest crowd since 2018, record-breaking wagering turnover on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day, and significant uplift in broadcast figures, the momentum and energy throughout the week was infectious," she said. “What's particularly exciting is the significant growth in younger audiences. This Carnival has demonstrated that racing continues to captivate a diverse range of audiences.https://bitofayarn.com Rogers said the Melbourne Cup Carnival continued to be Australia's most-celebrated sporting and entertainment event, and the momentum gave the VRC tremendous confidence for the future. Daily attendance figures reflected the Carnival's broad appeal, with Howden Victoria Derby Day attracting 86,343 guests, Lexus Melbourne Cup Day attracting 84,373, Crown Oaks Day welcoming 51,239, and TAB Champions Stakes Day closing the week with 65,012 racegoers. KEY STATISTICS The 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival welcomed its largest crowd since 2018 with 286,746 attending Flemingtonhttps://bitofayarn.com Of all general admission tickets for the Melbourne Cup Carnival, 53 percent were purchased by people under the age of 35 – up 17% year-on-year. Lexus Melbourne Cup broadcast National Total TV reach increased 9% year-on-year, with total audience over 2 million for the first time since 2018. Record wagering turnover across both the Lexus Melbourne Cup meeting and the Lexus Melbourne Cup race. Over 36 million video views across VRC’s digital channels, up 63% year-on-year. The economic impact of the Melbourne Cup Carnival was on full display on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day, with 66% of ticket sales coming from interstate or international visitors. The Carnival’s philanthropic and community impact was again significant, contributing over $1 million to charity and equine wellbeing partners.