Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Melbourne Cup Day...


First Tuesday in November  in Oz is  Melbourne Cup Day.
It is the most prestigious horse race in the racing calendar.
It's called the Race that stops a nation.
Which is fairly accurate, there are parties, and most people try to get to a television at 3 p.m to watch the race.

Bella was glued to the television.
(Of course, she likes Sylvester and Tweetie, too.)

This year's race was won by Prince of Penzance ,  
a 100 to 1 chance ridden by the only 
female jockey in a field of 24 horses.
(Sheesh, sounds a bit like National Velvet.)

Michelle Payne was congratulated in the winner's circle 
by the horse's strapper, her brother who has Down Syndrome.
It was a history making event.

(SHE is the kiss of death to any team or horse SHE supports,  SHE may write to Horse Owners, in future, asking for payment NOT to bet on their horses.) 

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23 comments:

  1. JulieNovember 3, 2015 at 2:35 AM

    Michelle is on the radio here right this minute! What a wonderful story and you were there watching it all unfold Bella!!!! Pawsome
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  2. DukeNovember 3, 2015 at 2:52 AM

    Your Melbourne Cup is like our Kentucky Derby. Mom will sit in front of the TV for a couple of hours just to see the one minute race!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  3. easyweimaranerNovember 3, 2015 at 3:15 AM

    Congrats to Michelle Payne!!! I wish I had seen the race together with you. My momma placed a bet once as she bought cigarettes in our bar. She just picked a horse because the name sounded funny. And her horse won the race. Sadly the win turned into shoes immediately :o(

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  4. My Mind's EyeNovember 3, 2015 at 3:55 AM

    BELLA YOU ARE CHANNELING YOUR INNER HORSE I SEE. That looks like a most exciting event. OMDs tell HER my mom is the kiss of death for any new cafe or tv show too. As soon as she says out loud she likes it .....it disappears
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  5. CowspotdogNovember 3, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    Woo hoo - go girl go girl !!! How awesome is that that a girl jockey won. Mom says she was lucky enough to go twice to the Melbourne Cup and no she never won - but then again she didn't bet either which is probably why she didn't win :) she did love seeing all the funny outfits :)

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  6. stellaroselongNovember 3, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    You look so cute watching that horse run, gussie does the same thing with cats, but cats don't win big money usually around here. Good job to Michelle Payne.
    stella rose

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  7. Sketching with DogsNovember 3, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    Hope you enjoyed your Melbourne Cup Bella!
    Dip and Elliot x

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  8. KismetNovember 3, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    There's a strategy for horse betting. Always put money on the horse that will finish first. Now you have a whole year to wait until you test that piece of advice.

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  9. acd6packNovember 3, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    Did you get more pumpkin snacks while you watched?

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  10. MurphyNovember 3, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Is there any shouting and barking in the room?

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  11. Idaho PugRanchNovember 3, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Mr Bailey would be barking his head off!!! Congrats to the winner that is exciting!!!
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  12. RubyNovember 3, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    OMD, that is sooooo pawsome!!!! Bella, I likes to watch the TeeeVeee only when there are furries on it...I thinks horsies count...BOL!!!
    Congrats to Ms. Payne!!! WoooHoooo!!! Gurl Power!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  13. WFT NobbyNovember 3, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Gail says its great that a woman won, but I say what's the big deal?
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.

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  14. SueNovember 3, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    I've had dogs that lobed watching tv but the current pack isn't much into it, except barking at certain noises. I think political candidates might be convinced to pay me not to support them. My record is spotty.

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  15. Kinley WestieNovember 3, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    Dat sure a pawsome a woman jockey won!

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  16. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥November 3, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    Congrats to the Prince of Penzance - and what a great win for Ms. Payne - so touching to read about her loving brother.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  17. Ziggy StardustNovember 3, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    What a fun day! I hope you had a pawty

    Ziggy Out!!

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  18. Lassiter Chase and BenjaminNovember 3, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    We love Bellas tv.

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  19. RangerNovember 3, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    Sounds like a Grrrrrreat Day! Let's here it for girl power.
    Wags,
    Ranger

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  20. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3November 3, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Oh your poor Mom. Tell her to come to America. She can root for the Mets

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  21. KBNovember 4, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    That is cool - a first for a woman. Yipee!!!!

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  22. lady jickyNovember 5, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Coco the Pekingese went to Ladies Day yesterday ..... her hat was ruined!
    No - she did not bet but got into the Champagne sadly ! :)

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  23. JacobiNovember 5, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    Cupcake day? Yes please!!!

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