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On Melbourne Cup Day, a group of approximately 100 pro-Palestine activists gathered outside the Flemington racecourse. Chanting slogans like “Free Palestine” and “Ceasefire Now,” they blocked a road leading to the event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The protesters called for an end to the Israel-Hamas conflict while surrounded by police. Videos captured the scene as activists stood on top of a van, holding lit flares with “Free Palestine” written on them.<\/p>\n
Another group that voiced their dissent during the Melbourne Cup was animal rights activists, who argued that horse racing, including events like the Melbourne Cup, constitutes animal cruelty. They protested against the race and the restaurants in the area that promoted it.<\/p>\n
Their concern centered around the treatment of racehorses, emphasizing the physical strain and risks they face during such high-stakes competitions. Race organizers from Victoria Racing reported no deaths or injuries during this year’s event.<\/strong><\/p>\nBeyond the racecourse, the protests extended to local restaurants that embraced the Melbourne Cup festivities. These establishments faced criticism from various groups, including animal rights advocates.<\/p>\n
The argument was that by promoting the race, these restaurants indirectly supported an industry that exploits and endangers horses. While the restaurants themselves may not have been directly involved in the cruelty, their association with the event drew the ire of protesters who had nothing better to do this weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In a thrilling Melbourne Cup, horse Without A Fight, guided by jockey Mark Zahra, triumphed in the annual two-mile race in Australia. Not only was he the big winner of the race, with its AU$8.4-million (US$5.3 million) purse, but a number of bettors scored huge paydays as well. Zahra, having secured victory last year with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":297777,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62,14577],"tags":[81985,81900,80968],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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