It’s the race that stops the nation – Melbourne Cup.
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More than 95,000 people are expected to make their way through the gates at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, November 7, for the annual event.
Six million Australians are expected to tune in to watch the race in offices, lounge rooms and pubs across the country.
As the clock ticks down to Tuesday’s 3pm race, we ask the crucial question – is there an office etiquette to watching the Melbourne Cup? Read our guide to keeping calm in the office during Melbourne Cup.
The 2017 Melbourne Cup will be run at 3pm AEDT
FIRST RACE: 11am
LAST RACE: 5.15pm
HOW TO WATCH
BLOG: The Age will live blog the action from 9am until the final race with trackside reporters to ensure you don't miss a thing.
TV: Channel 7 will air the race day coverage
TWITTER: The event will be live streamed on Twitter for the second consecutive year.
Get more information on cup favourites, fashion and tickets here.