So, once again, we are at the day that, in Australia, marks the beginning of the end of the year - Melbourne Cup.

As always, I had my usual flutter - the office sweeps, and a couple of bets at the TAB. I did ok this year (but only if I can claim my family's win as my own!). Collectively, we came out in front, but the best I could do was 2nd place.

My bets this year (and where they finished) were:

$5 Each way:
Maybe Better (scratched)
Blue Monday (7th)
Zipping (4th)
Master O'Reilly (the favourite) (8th)
Purple Moon (2nd) - my only winner.

Tim had the winner Efficient in a $10 bet, so that was our big family win, and Emily managed to pick up Purple Moon, and so got second place in the office sweeps.

Once again, Tim was 1 horse off the box trifecta... If only Zipping had come third we would have been celebrating big time!

For those who care - the results.