Ah rekindling those memories. Was in M on a work visit back in the 70s, went to Flemington, placed my first and only horsey bet. Can't recall the result but neither can I remember how many gears a Rolls Royce has. Such are the ravages of time..
You were driving a Rolls Royce for work!!! That must have been some job. My first horsey bet is likely to be my last too - my horse came 14th.
We love Cup Day for the holiday.
Bendigo gets a holiday on Bendigo Cup day. Most people at my workplace preferred to work on that day and take Melb Cup in lieu. Few people give a toss about horse racing, but so many other good events are on the unofficial 4 day weekend around melb Cup
Think you misunderstand Prue. I bought the Rolls with my winnings. Didn't I? Memory is hazy now.
It probably doesn't matter whether it's true or not, Gruver. It's true if you believe it to be so. :)