2 Nov 2021

Has Covid-19 dampened Melbourne Cup gambling?

From Morning Report, 6:41 am on 2 November 2021

Australia's most famous annual Thoroughbred horse race is going ahead with 10,000 fans allowed into Flemington - after no crowds were allowed at the event last year due to the pandemic.

Here the Melbourne Cup is usually celebrated in offices and stables around the country but have Covid-19 restrictions put a dampener on wagers?

TAB racing bookmaker Thad Taylor spoke to Susie Ferguson.