Racing fans will have a chance to see the 2023 Melbourne Cup Trophy up close at the Tasmanian Turf Club in Mowbray next Monday, August 28.
The $600,000 trophy is being brought to Launceston as part of its 150-day world tour.
2007 Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michael Rodd will also attend the event.
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The event will also feature some of Tasmania’s best horses galloping on the course proper between 11am-1pm in preparation for the upcoming Spring/Summer Tasmanian Racing Carnival.
At 5pm next Monday the Melbourne Cup will head to Sporties Hotel in Launceston for a further chance for locals to get a close up look at the trophy.
