THE 5-SECOND TRICK FOR FLEMINGTON RACES PETER CORNWELL

On a yearly basis on the 1st Tuesday in November, Flemington plays host to Australia's most renowned horse race, the Melbourne Cup. The race permits as many as 24 rivals to slug it out in excess of a gruelling two miles, with the winner laying claim towards the lion's share from the $six million in prize funds on offer. This prize pool tends to mak