DUBAI, U.A.E, This year’s horse racing contest on the Emirates Melbourne Cup is held at Flemington Racecourse, Australia. Green Moon ridden by Brett Prebble and trained by Robert Hickmott won the AUS$6.2 million Group One Emirates Melbourne Cup over 3,200 meters.
From the guests at Flemington were the prince of Wales and the duchess of Cornwall. The duchess of Cornwall and Gary Chapman, Emirates’ president group services and dnata presented the Emirates Melbourne Cup to the connections of Green Moon.
“Once again the Emirates Melbourne Cup has delivered a race and day to stop a nation, and increasingly capture the interest of the world,” said Chapman.
“We are proud of our 15-year association with the Melbourne Cup Carnival and with the sport of horse-racing worldwide as part of our extensive global portfolio of sponsorship partnerships. We firmly believe in sponsorships as a way to connect with our customers and deepen our commitment to the destinations we fly to.
“This year’s Irish-themed marquee has provided the perfect way for us to promote the unique splendors of Dublin and Ireland to our Australian customers."
Emirates’ marquee guests also enjoyed some Irish-style entertainment including performances by the world champion Christine Ayres Irish dancers, and a human statue recreating James Joyce statue in Dublin.
