Bruce Davidson, Chairperson wrote: "Andrew explained that the Melbourne Cup is a truly great race with very high international standing. It has been run every year since 1861.
He debunked the stories about Archer, the NSW horse that won the first two Melbourne Cups. It is widely believed that Archer walked from Nowra to Melbourne to win the the first Melbourne Cup and walked home. Not so! He sailed from Nowra and home the same way.
Andrew explained the significance of the Cup being a handicap race and why it has attracted so many international contenders over the years. He regaled the meeting with fascinating facts and stories from its rich history and even touched on the significance of good breeding and the role of the trainer."
