An equestrian sport known as horse racing has been popular for hundreds of years. Horse racing is popular worldwide, associated with gambling, and it occurs on racetracks. A popular event for horse racing in news and media is the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The Melbourne Cup 2011 is made up of dates on 29 October, 1 November, 3 November, and 5 November. Admission tickets must be pre-purchased before the event. This major horse race is a place of style and competition where people come together to participate in a famous event that has been taking place since 1861. Prize money, trophies, and ribbons are earned by successful horse riders.

Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia held over 110,000 people in 2010, so this year at the 2011 Melbourne Cup even more attendees are expected. In addition to the horse show, a fashion show takes place at this event. It is a formal event where some people wear elegant attire, racing attire, and even costumes. Betting on the horse races is extremely common and this gambling provides entertainment for attendees. This horse racing event grows in popularity each year and the Thoroughbred horses as well as their riders are cheered on with excitement.