On 5 November, the nation will hold its breath as one of the most renowned and glamorous events on the racing calendar is watched live across Australia. It is, of course, the Melbourne Cup.

This year, you can gather your colleagues and friends for the race that stops a nation at Waterview in Bicentennial Park. From 12pm and hosted by the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, you can watch the race live. With an inhouse bookie and best dressed prizes this will be the closest you can get to the equine action.

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