The Melbourne Cup Tour is coming to Hume for a fun filled day at Living Legends.
With the usual Melbourne Cup parade in the city unable to go ahead due to construction works, the tour will make a final stop at Living Legends the day before the race that stops the nation.
The event kicks off with an official ceremony at 11am, concluding at noon. Guests will have the unique opportunity to take photos with the 2024 Melbourne Cup before it departs for Flemington.
Three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva headlines the day.
Living Legends will remain open until 4pm, giving people the opportunity to meet past Melbourne Cup winners and other racing stars face-to-face and hear captivating stories from those who were part of these historic victories.
Melbourne Cup winners Prince of Penzance, Brew, Almandin, Twilight Payment and Efficient live at the Greenvale property.
The day is packed with fun for the whole family, including face painting, pony rides, and lawn games. Enjoy a snack or light lunch from the Homestead Café or one of the food trucks on-site, making it a delightful day out for all ages.
Living Legends chief executive Dr Andrew Clarke said the event was a good opportunity for people of Hume to have a fun free day out in their own backyard.
Victoria Racing Club chief executive Kylie Rogers said the club was pleased to host a free public event.
“The horse is at the heart of everything we do at the Victoria Racing Club and we are excited to host a free public event at Living Legends so that everyone has an opportunity to celebrate our retired Lexus Melbourne Cup champions,” she said.
“Living Legends is a wonderful year-round community partner of the club. We are delighted to share our combined love of the horse with racing fans ahead of Lexus Melbourne Cup Day as well as recognise the important work undertaken by the team at Living Legends 365 days of the year.”
The event will be held on November 4.
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