Guardian Essential poll: record number of Australians are turning their backs on the Melbourne Cup

November 2, 2026 · 2:00 pm 1 sources

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• Guardian Essential poll: record number of Australians are turning their backs on the Melbourne Cup
  The Guardian · November 2, 2026 14:00
  Growing disdain for gambling and animal cruelty concerns drive sliding interest in race that once ‘stopped the nation’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A record number of Australians are turning their backs on the Melbourne Cup, with more than two-thirds surveyed saying…