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Oaks Day is part of the Melbourne Cup Racing Carnival held in Australia. Melbourne Cup Day takes place the first Tuesday in November and Oaks Day is always on the following Thursday.
In 2014, the Melbourne Cup will be on Tuesday, November 4 2014.
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The Melbourne Cup is Australia's major annual thoroughbred horse race. The race is named Melbourne Cup, as is the trophy, as is the carnival, even the day is referred to as Melbourne Cup day. Billed as The race that stops a nation, it is a race for three-year-olds and over, over a distance of 3,200 metres. It is the richest and most prestigious "two-mile" handicap in the world, and the second richest turf race in the world, after the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp. The event is held at 3pm on the first Tuesday in November by the Victoria Racing Club, on the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne For more see http://www.MelbourneCup.com
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The Melbourne Cup will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. The Melbourne Cup is considered the best known horse race to take place in the country of Australia.
The majority of stores remain open on Melbourne Cup day. Some may adjust their hours. Call ahead to be sure.
In 2009, it was held on May 24, 2009.
It depends on the state. Most of Australia's shops, including supermarkets such as Coles, are open on Melbourne Cup Day. This is only a public holiday in Victoria. Shops are open in all centres in the other states and territories of Australia.
The first Tuesday of November