Guardian Essential poll: record number of Australians are turning their backs on the Melbourne Cup
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Animal welfare category. Published on November 2, 2026 • Originally reported by Josh Butler. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Growing disdain for gambling and animal cruelty concerns drive sliding interest in race that once ‘stopped the nation’
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A record number of Australians are turning their backs on the Melbourne Cup, with more than two-thirds surveyed saying they have low or zero interest in the annual horse race.
Support for the Melbourne Cup has been sliding consistently for a number of years, but the Guardian Essential poll found just 9% of Australians said they had high interest in the race now – nearly half the proportion in 2025.
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