2008 Melbourne Cup - Bart Does It Again!

Bart Cummings: Trainer of 2008 Melbourne Cup winner "Viewed"

The Melbourne Cup has been nostalgically titled the race that stops the nation and the 2008 event did just that.

With punters buying stakes in calcutta draws and sweeps across Australia, every person seems to have a tip and a reason why they are backing their favourite horse.

The champagne flows at Flemington, in fact the champagne and beer flow just about everywhere. Office functions, local pubs and clubs turn it on and regional race meets draw higher than usual crowds.

In reality, the Melbourne Cup is one of the hardest races to pick a winner Read more »