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What is the significance of the Melbourne Cup?
- Australia's most famous horse race, held on the first Tuesday in November, known as 'the race that stops a nation'
- Australia's national football championship final
- A major cricket competition held annually in Melbourne
Why this is the correct answer
The Melbourne Cup, run at Flemington Racecourse on the first Tuesday in November, is Australia's most famous horse race and is described as 'the race that stops a nation'. Many Australians watch or listen to the race regardless of whether they follow racing throughout the year. It is a public holiday in the Melbourne metropolitan area.