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Melbourne Cup

Posted inEquestrian and racing, Walcha

Walcha to get a visit from 2025 Melbourne Cup tour

blankby Cameron MagusicJuly 20, 2025July 22, 2025

After watching hometown horse Knight’s Choice win last year’s ‘race that stops the nation’, Walcha will welcome this year’s Melbourne Cup trophy on Friday, August 15.

Posted inSport, Walcha

Walcha-bred horse claims Melbourne Cup

by New England Times Newsdesk with AAPNovember 6, 2024

Walcha has claimed bragging rights after locally bred horse Knight’s Choice claims this year’s Melbourne Cup.

Posted inFundraiser, Local festivals and shows

Be fashionably supportive at Armidale and District MS’s special Melbourne Cup Lunch

blankby Penelope ShawSeptember 22, 2023

Armidale District MS Branch will once again be holding their annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon with beautiful fashions courtesy of Fleece to Fashion.

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