The Mystery of the Missing Threes: How Often Does Number 3 Gallop to Melbourne Cup Glory?
The Melbourne Cup. Australia's "race that stops a nation" (well, at least it stops everyone from getting any work done for a lunch break). But have you ever wondered, amongst the frantic cheering and fascinators, just how lucky the number 3 is in this prestigious race?
Hold Your Horses! Not as Frequent as You Might Think
Now, you might be picturing a parade of champions emblazoned with the number 3, leaving a trail of disappointed also-rans in their wake. But fear not, trivia enthusiasts, the number 3 doesn't dominate the Melbourne Cup like a jockey on a runaway horse.
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So, How Many Threes Have There Been?
Here's the mane attraction (see what I did there?): only one horse has ever won the Melbourne Cup wearing number 3. That's right, just one!
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Who Was This Lone Wolf of Number 3?
The champion in question was a horse named Cardigan, who trotted (or rather, galloped) to victory in 1876.
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Maybe the Number 3 is Cursed?
Don't fret, fans of the number 3! It's more likely just a coincidence. The Melbourne Cup has seen all sorts of starting numbers take the lead, so there's no reason to think number 3 is jinxed.
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But Wait, There's More!
While number 3 might be a bit of a wallflower on the winner's podium, it's actually a pretty common number for horses to compete with in the Melbourne Cup. There have been many a horse sporting the number 3 who just haven't quite crossed the finish line first.
So, what can we learn from this?
Well, dear reader, we can learn that the Melbourne Cup is a race full of surprises, where any number (except maybe 13, because that might be pushing it) has a chance to shine. But mostly, we can learn that trivia about horse racing numbers can be surprisingly interesting. Who knew?
FAQ: Your Burning Number 3 Melbourne Cup Questions Answered
- How to find out which horses have worn number 3 in the Melbourne Cup? - A quick Google search with "Melbourne Cup past winners starting numbers" should do the trick!
- How to convince my friend that number 3 will win the next Melbourne Cup? - Good luck with that! Maybe focus on picking a horse that looks fast instead.
- How to get rich betting on the Melbourne Cup? - There's no guaranteed way, but learning about horse racing form and having a bit of luck can't hurt.
- How to make a fabulous fascinator for the Melbourne Cup? - The internet is full of DIY tutorials! Unleash your inner milliner.
- How to impress my date with my knowledge of Melbourne Cup trivia? - Casually mentioning this whole "number 3" thing is a surefire conversation starter. You're welcome.
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