11K views · 60 reactions | It was billed as the most wide-open Melbourne Cup in years, and Australia's greatest race delivered in spades - in front of more than 90,000 people. #9News | 9 News Melbourne | Facebook

2.4K views · 40 reactions | Celebrations for Cup winning trainer...

Akke Van Den Dolder made her mark on the racing industry not only as a trainer but also as a Strapper from 1966 for four of the biggest trainers in Australian horse racing - Bart Cummings, Colin Hayes, Tommy Smith and Angus Armanasco. However her greatest achievement was strapping Beldale Ball in the 1980 Melbourne Cup - what a win it was! Join us this weekend at Living Legends Raceday as we acknowledge racehorses and industry participants who have dedicated their lives to the racing industry an

1.8K views · 17 reactions | 1982 Melbourne Cup Gurner's Lane. Footage courtesy of Cameron Towson's YouTube channel master tapes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWX3Vv_uCIA&t=217s | 20th Century Melbourne Australia Photos Videos Memories . | Facebook

Crowd at the 1980 Melbourne Cup, narrated by Frank Wilson. Footage source the documentary A Toast of Melbourne. | 20th Century Melbourne Australia Photos Videos Memories .