Radio 3AW at Flemington for the Melbourne Cup
Almandin takes home the 2016 Melbourne Cup after an epic duel with Heartbreak City down the Flemington straight.
Race favourite Hartnell finished third.
Thousands braved the rain for a massive day of racing.
3AW was there bringing you all the action!
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ALMANDIN wins the #MelbourneCup after an EPIC duel with Heartbreak City down the Flemington straight.
Hartnell finishes third.
What a race!? 3AW Melbourne (@3AW693) November 1, 2016
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Today’s the big one, Melbourne!
Sunny morning followed by a cloudy afternoon with a high chance of rain.
Top of 17?C.#MelbourneCup ??? 3AW Melbourne (@3AW693) October 31, 2016
The gates have opened, the sun is shining and hundreds are already pouring into Flemington. #MelbourneCup pic.twitter.com/hV7seBP8yv
? 3AW Melbourne (@3AW693) October 31, 2016
What’s the secret behind Flemington’s pristine gardens? Tony Jones spoke to the keeper of the roses –> https://t.co/9OC5wG4ia4 pic.twitter.com/tn54bmIiCD
? 3AW Melbourne (@3AW693) November 1, 2016
Denis Walter was lucky to have @zumbopatisserie stop by for a chat! His picks for the #MelbourneCup are 6 and 11. pic.twitter.com/JXSZrmc4op
? 3AW Melbourne (@3AW693) November 1, 2016
What a crowd! Let’s hope this weather holds out a bit longer. ??#MelbourneCup pic.twitter.com/Uzun8Gu7kp
? 3AW Melbourne (@3AW693) November 1, 2016
Wow! @RobMillsyMills jacket.
Proceeds from the pins go to @Starlight_star #MelbourneCup pic.twitter.com/U2O4By7EyD? 3AW Melbourne (@3AW693) November 1, 2016
The rain is here! #MelbourneCup pic.twitter.com/vdcxl03yqT
? 3AW Melbourne (@3AW693) November 1, 2016