Melbourne Cup Yields various Substantial Bettors' Successes
There was an exhilarating Melbourne Cup race in Australia this year, won by horse Without A Fight and its jockey Mark Zahra. They not only took home a remarkable victory with the massive AU$8.4 million (US$5.3 million) prize pool but also helped numerous bettors make huge winnings.
Zahra, who had also secured a win last year with Gold Trip, displayed his strategic skills yet again by masterfully navigating the final stretch and outpacing competitors. This triumph marked Zahra's consecutive Melbourne Cup victories on different horses, earning him a significant AU$4.4 million (US$2.8 million) share of the purse.
As for the race itself, Without A Fight emerged as a top contender with favorable odds of +600. Meanwhile, Vauban claimed the lead with odds of +225, with Soulcombe (+1000) landing in second place, trailing by two and a half lengths. Sheraz (+3300) managed to secure the third spot.
$75,000 from $10K Bet on Without A Fight
Courageous bettors who backed Without A Fight were handsomely rewarded. A brave $10K wager on the race's winner earned them a prize of AU$75,000 (US$48,172).
Moreover, two crafty New Zealand bettors leveraged favorable odds promotions offered by Tab NZ and placed bets worth NZ$5,500 and $5,000 (US$3,258 and $2,962), respectively, eventually claiming NZ$49,500 and $45,000 (US$29,328 and $26,662) in returns.
Sheraz finishing in third place led to a NZ$5 (US$2.96) stake earning a staggering NZ$106,333 (US$63,002) for one more Kiwi bettor. These profitable outcomes contributed greatly to NZ TAB's AU$10 million (US$5.92 million) payout on the race.
However, not everyone celebrated these victories. A professional bettor from Australia made a staggering AU$320,000 (US$189,600) wager on Vauban to win, only to be left disappointed as the horse placed 14th. Thankfully, the bettor considered investing a much larger sum, which could have resulted in even more significant losses.
Disruptions by Protestors
The 2022 Melbourne Cup weekend welcomed a massive crowd, which unfortunately paved the way for disruptions by protestors.
While Melbourne Cup Day saw around 100 pro-Palestine activists demonstrate outside the Flemington racecourse, voicing their demands for a ceasefire and a free Palestine, police closely monitored the situation. Footage showed protesters standing on top of a van, flaunting flares with "Free Palestine" written on them.
Animal rights activists were also there to express their dissent, criticizing horse racing for being inherently cruel to the animals involved. These protesters argued that the rigorous competitions put racehorses through intense physical strain and various risks.
In spite of their protests, race organizers from Victoria Racing confirmed that no fatalities or injuries occurred during the event.
The demonstrations extended towards local restaurants celebrating the Melbourne Cup as well. Criticisms were hurled at these establishments for their association with the event, making them indirect supporters of an industry accused of mistreating and endangering horses.
Despite being uninvolved in the alleged cruelty themselves, the restaurants became targets for activists with nothing better to do that weekend.
In summary, the 2022 Melbourne Cup brought about a thrilling race, significant victories for bettors, and protests attempting to disrupt the festivities.
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