Melbourne Cup Trophy to Visit North East in August

The prestigious Melbourne Cup trophy will make a special appearance at Dederang racecourse in the North East on August 28 as part of a national tour. The event was organized after the Alpine Shire submitted an application to the Victoria Racing Club. The visit is expected to bring a much-needed boost to the community, which has faced significant challenges in recent years, including flooding and a major landslip on the Bogong High Plains Road.

Key Takeaways:

• The Melbourne Cup, Australia's most famous racing trophy, will visit Dederang racecourse on August 28 as part of a national tour.
• The trophy's visit was arranged after the Alpine Shire submitted an application to the Victoria Racing Club.
• The event is expected to boost community spirit, which has been affected by recent flooding and landslides.
• The shire has a chance to win $50,000 for a charity of its choice if the Alpine Shire has the barrier of the winning horse in a cup sweep.
• Two people from Alpine Shire will be chosen to attend Flemington on the first Tuesday in November, with the winners possibly decided through a competition.
• Dederang Picnic Race Club president Marcus Goonan highlighted the Cup's recognition of the region's long racing history and the efforts of the volunteer committee.
• The 2009 Melbourne Cup, won by Shocking, previously visited Dederang in October of that year.

Statistics:

• The Melbourne Cup is valued at $750,000 and made of 18-carat gold.
• The Cup will make 24 tour destinations across Australia.
• The Alpine Shire has submitted an application to the Victoria Racing Club to host the Cup.
• The Cup's visit to Dederang is expected to bring a boost to the local community.
• The Melbourne Cup will be on display at Dederang on August 28.

Sources:

• Alpine Shire mayor John Forsyth:
• Victoria Racing Club
• Dederang Picnic Race Club president Marcus Goonan
• The 2009 Melbourne Cup news report