As the whole day ad nauseam said, the Melbourne Cup 2020 will be remembered for a long time.
While Twilight Payment’s incredible win at odds of $ 26 was a bit unexpected, everything about the great race seemed different.
Around 100,000 fans normally flock to Flemington, but in the midst of a pandemic, the bare stands were almost unrecognizable.
It was the first Melbourne Cup in 160 years that fans were not allowed in.
But it didn’t stop Melburnians from getting around as the city emerged from months of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Hundreds of beach tents and tents set up in Footscray Park across from Flemington Racecourse, and families flocked to parks and playgrounds.Race favorite collapses
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But as the day tore in and others indulged themselves excessively on the traditional Melbourne day off, an element seemed to re-emerge as attitudes relaxed.
At a memorable moment, Channel 10’s Lee Steele faced night owls during a live cross, including one licking the reporter and another berating viewers.
The annual tradition of breaking up in broad daylight continued with photographers out and about to capture the post-Melbourne Cup celebrations – in Victoria and across the country.
Horse racing fans received a feat from Twilight Payment when driver Jye McNeil got emotional after his first win in the big race.
But the day was also overshadowed by a major tragedy when one of the favorites of the race – Anthony Van Dyck – was put to sleep after a broken ankle during the race.
It has generated widespread criticism and a horrified response.
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