2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup kicks off in Sheffield, TasmaniaThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour kicked off today when it arrived in Sheffield, Tasmania for a jam-packed schedule of events. The 18 carat gold trophy was joined in Sheffield by two-time Melbourne Cup winning jockey, John Letts, who won the great race in 1972 on Piping Lane and in 1980 on Beldale Ball.
Adelaide the first destination on the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour visit to South AustraliaToday the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup trophy arrived in South Australia, where it will visit both Adelaide and Murray Bridge. The ‘City of Churches’ was first up on the two-day visit, where the famous Cup had a number of community and media engagements to attend. Joining the Tour in South Australia is champion jockey, Greg Hall, who won the Cup in 1992 on Subzero. Bridge.
The Cup gets a ride on the Murray River fror the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour visit to Murray BridgeThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour headed through the Adelaide Hills today to Murray Bridge, a town which lies on the iconic Murray River.
The 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup makes a splash in SydneyToday the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour arrived in New South Wales, where it will head to Sydney, Nowra, Grenfell and Carinda. Sydney was the first stop on the trip where the Cup was involved in a full day of community events and media engagements.
The 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup visits Nowra, home of ArcherThe Cup heads to Nowra, the home of Archer, who won the first and second Melbourne Cup.
Grenfell, the birthplace of Henry Lawson, get a visit from the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup TourThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour made its way inland today to Grenfell – the birthplace of Henry Lawson. Joining the Tour to Grenfell was two-time Melbourne Cup winning jockey John Letts, who rode Piping Lane to victory in 1972 and Beldale Ball in 1980 and respected Australian historian Dr. Andrew Lemon, who recently completed the ‘History of Thoroughbred Racing” Volume Three.
Cup heads inland New South Wales to CarindaThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Tour headed inland today to Carinda which is located in the Walgett Shire.
The Cup heads to Christchurch, New ZealandThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup trophy arrived in New Zealand on Monday for a four-day visit as part of its annual Tour of Australasia.
The 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup gets a ride in a helicopter in QueenstownThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour travelled in style during its hectic day of events in Queenstown. Joining the Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour in Queenstown was champion jockey, Greg Hall, who rode over 2000 winners in his career, including the 1992 Melbourne Cup aboard Subzero.
The 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour arrived in Auckland for its final day across the TasmanThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup trophy flew into the North island of New Zealand today and arrived in Auckland for its final day across the Tasman. After a long journey, the famous trophy arrived at the Langham Hotel for a glamorous celebration of the Emirates Melbourne Cup.
The 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup heads West to AlbanyWith the safe return to Australia following its epic tour of New Zealand, the Emirates Melbourne Cup was quickly whisked off to Albany, the first Western Australian destination on this year's Tour for the next leg of its 36-day journey.
Perth receives a visit from the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup TourAfter saying a fond farewell to Albany, the Emirates Melbourne Cup today made its way to the spectacular Kings Park in Perth where it met up with Western Force player and Wallabies regular Cameron Shepherd in a special media event to welcome the Cup to the West’s capital city.
The 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour makes its way to beautiful BroomeThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour headed to Broome yesterday, the last destination in Western Australia.
The Cup makes its way to the Top End in DarwinThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour made a stop in Darwin today, which holds a close connection with the Emirates Melbourne Cup as it is the hometown of Wendy Green, owner of the 1999 Melbourne Cup winning horse Rogan Josh.
Tropical Cairns gets a visit from the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup TourToday the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour landed in tropical Cairns. In the morning the ‘loving’ Cup made a special appearance at SEA FM, just in time for the morning program, where a big crowd gathered to watch on in awe of the 18-carat gold trophy while it was in the studio.
The 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour strikes gold in Charters TowersToday the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour arrived in Charters Towers for a busy schedule of events. Joining the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour to Charters Towers was racing icon and Tour Ambassador John Marshall, who won the 1999 Melbourne Cup on crowd favourite Rogan Josh.
The 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup makes a visit to legendary outback town BirdsvilleThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour arrived in Birdsville today, one of Australia’s most iconic racing towns, renowned for its annual race day, the Birdsville Races – which is touted as the “Melbourne Cup of the Outback” – in September where its tiny population of 120 people expands to 6000.
Jundah gets a visit from the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup TourThis morning, before heading off the Jundah, the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour made its way to ‘Big Red’ a famous red sand dune in the Simpson Desert where the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup was filmed and photographed with the sun rising in the background - a truly unforgettable moment. The 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup then made its way down to Jundah, a small town in Queensland with a population of about 60.
Mitchell receives a visit from the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup TourToday the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour arrived in Mitchell for a day full of events. Joining the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour to Mitchell was racing icon and Tour Ambassador John Marshall, who won the 1999 Melbourne Cup on crowd favourite Rogan Josh.
Brisbane, the last stop for the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup in QueenslandToday the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour landed in the capital of Queensland, Brisbane.
The 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup makes its way back to Victoria, with a stop in ManangatangToday the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour made visited Manangatang, the first town back into Victoria.
Hay, the Shearers Outback gets a visit from the 2008 Emirates Melbourne CupThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour made its way today to Hay - the ‘Shearers Outback’.
Yarrawonga plays host to the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup TourThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour headed to the twin towns of Yarrawonga Mulwala today.
The 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup makes its way home to MelbourneThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour made its way back to Melbourne today where it was welcomed at the official Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at the new Southern Star Observation Wheel.
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Melbourne embraces the 2008 Emirates Melbourne CupThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour had a full schedule of events today when it was in Melbourne. Accompanying the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup today was Melbourne Cup winning jockeys Roy Higgins (1965 and 1967) and John Marshall (1999).
The Cup heads to historic gold mining town BendigoToday the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour headed to historic gold mining town Bendigo.
Stony Creek the last town on the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup TourThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour headed to South Gippsland today, on behalf of the Stony Creek Race Club, the last official destination on the Tour.
2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup back in Melbourne for a full dayThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour headed back to hometown Melbourne today for a full day of events.
AAMI Derby Day kicks off the 2008 Melbourne Cup CarnivalToday was AAMI Victoria Derby Day, the first race day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Crown Public Viewing of CupThis morning the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup took part in the annual Racing Mass at St. Francis’ Church, it was then whisked off to the Chairman’s Lunch.
Parade of Champions marks the last day before the 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup is wonThe 2008 Emirates Melbourne Cup had a full day of engagements today, the last day before it is won tomorrow at Emirates Melbourne Cup Day.
Emirates Melbourne Cup DayEmirates Melbourne Cup Day lived up to all expectations proving one of the most thrilling finishes in Melbourne Cup history.