OPINION: This is simply the basic mathematics of horse racing
became the latest thoroughbred to depart this world on the Flemington track due to a horrible mid-race injury.Cup Day conjures up associations with green blinds as readily as trifectas or fascinators, and when they go up, a day of boozy fun feels like a wake.
The Cup is worth $8 million now, and Sydney has launched an even more lucrative competitor, ironically named The Everest after another place that's increasingly known for multiple fatalities in the course of athletic activity.
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