The Melbourne Cup Carnival, commonly known as "the race that stops the nation" is Australia's most famous annual Thoroughbred horse race that sees thousands flock to Flemington Race Course, dressed to the nines to witness the races.
Hidden behind all the glitz and glamour, is the shocking reality of animal abuse that results in the death of hundreds of horses every year. We sit down with Emily Rice from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) Australia to talk about the side of horse racing that doesn't often make the headlines.
To find out more about the harms of horse racing, visit the PETA website, or follow PETA Australia on Instagram
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