Dressing up for Melbourne Cup Day, from a racehorse point of view
- Written by Paul McGreevy, Professor of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science, University of Sydney
Melbourne Cup is upon us and racegoers will dress in their finest, with prizes awarded for the smartest fashions on the field.
Just like the punters, the equine stars of the track may also be wearing a range of gear in the hope of gaining a winning edge.
Racing Australia’s list of approved gear covers more than 100 items that can be used in...