Australia's 'Melbourne Cup', Enjoyed at Home in Korea

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The Korea Racing Authority announced that it will broadcast the 'Melbourne Cup,' a world-class horse racing event representing Australia, live nationwide via KBS N SPORTS on November 3. The broadcast will run for approximately one hour, starting at 12:05 p.m. KST.

The Melbourne Cup, which began in 1861, is Australia's premier sports and cultural festival, marking its 166th edition this year. Held at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, it is a 3,200-meter long-distance race with total prize money reaching AUD 10.2 million this year. The event commands national attention to the extent that its race day is designated as an official public holiday in the state of Victoria, and it is also famous for the nickname "the race that stops a nation."

The Melbourne Cup features the 'Fashions on the Field' fashion competition, which has been held since 1962, allowing attendees to vividly experience the on-site excitement through glamorous outfits and distinctive hats.

This year's event sees top Australian horses and strong contenders from around the world entering the competition. At the time of the initial entry applications in September, out of a total of 101 horses, 23 were overseas horses, with entries from four countries: the United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, and the United States. In particular, attention is focused on the challenge from Japan's long-distance powerhouse 'Stinger Glass,' coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Japanese horse 'Delta Blues' winning the Melbourne Cup in 2006.

Uh Hee-jong, President of the Korea Racing Authority, stated, "We hope this live broadcast will provide domestic viewers with an opportunity to enjoy the thrilling competition among world-class horses and the unique charm of the Melbourne Cup, which turns all of Australia into a festival ground."

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