We are going to learn about an Australian celebration which happens every year – The Melbourne Cup. Next we will learn about a very special horse who won many of the early Melbourne Cup races – and who was loved and known by most Australians. He was Phar Lap!
Click on the link to watch the BTN Video about the Melbourne Cup – how it started and why it is such an important celebration in Australia.
QUESTIONS to think about while you watch:
- What famous horse names did you hear?
- Why did people decide to start racing horses?
- What else besides the horses has become important at the Melbourne Cup?
- Where is this race held?
- Why is it called “the race that stops a nation”?
- In which state is this day a public holiday?
- How many people go to the racecourse for the race?
- How many people watch the race on television?
Let’s see how well you can listen and remember. 🙂
This links to a BTN Video talking about jockeys. You will be doing some work on jockeys in your booklet, so listen carefully.