The Field of Dreams (or at Least the Field with Really Expensive Horses): A Look at the 2023 Melbourne Cup Contenders
The Melbourne Cup. It's a race that stops a nation (or at least makes it glue itself to the TV for a very long afternoon). And what's a race without the horses themselves? This year's Cup was a wild one, with some familiar faces and some newcomers that came out of nowhere (well, not literally nowhere, they probably came from a fancy stable). So, let's saddle up and meet the magnificent beasts who battled it out for the glory (and the, you know, giant trophy).
 |
| What Horses Are In The Melbourne Cup 2023 |
The Classics and the Contenders
We had some Melbourne Cup veterans this year, horses who'd seen the track before and knew what it was all about. Gold Trip was back for another crack, looking to add some bling to his already impressive resume. Vow And Declare, the 2019 winner, was there to prove lightning could strike twice. But would these old hands still have the fire in their metaphorical bellies?
QuickTip: A quick skim can reveal the main idea fast.
The New Kids on the Block
But the Cup isn't just about the seasoned campaigners. There were some fresh faces this year, colts and geldings with a glint in their eye and a spring in their step. Breakup (great name for a horse, by the way) was one to watch, and Soulcombe looked ready to make a splash. Would these young upstarts challenge the old guard?
The Longshots and the Dark Horses
QuickTip: Keep going — the next point may connect.
And of course, no Melbourne Cup would be complete without a few roughies. Horses with odds that would make your accountant faint. Absurde, anyone? (Though hopefully the horse itself wasn't!) Would one of these outsiders pull off a monumental upset and become a national legend?
 |
So, Who Actually Won?
Well, that would be spoiling the surprise, wouldn't it? Let's just say the race was a nail-biter, with the lead changing hooves more times than you can count. But if you really must know, the internet probably has the answer by now.
QuickTip: Every section builds on the last.
How to FAQs:
How to impress your friends with your Melbourne Cup knowledge?
- A: Casually drop names like "Alenquer" and "Vauban" into conversation. Bonus points for knowing their trainers.
How to pick a winning Melbourne Cup horse?
Tip: Revisit challenging parts.
- A: Wish upon a star. There's no guaranteed method, but studying form guides and past performances can't hurt.
How to watch the Melbourne Cup if you missed it?
- A: Replays are usually available online. Just be prepared for a lot of hat chat.
How to channel your inner horse racing enthusiast?
- A: Invest in a fabulous hat. Practice your "come on, champ!" yells. Maybe even buy a toy horse.
How to avoid getting swept up in the Melbourne Cup hype?
- A: Good luck with that. But hey, there's always next year!
 |
