Melbourne Cup

MELBOURNE CUP MANIA PICKS UP PACE

Posted on October 22nd, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The Melbourne Cup is less than two weeks’ away, on 2 November, and veteran hotelier and expert on the big day ‘Melbourne Cup’ Max Hitchins has his customary tips for this year. Hitchins, renowned as Australia’s Melbourne Cup expert, can recite

LAST-MINUTE MELBOURNE CUP FUN-FACTS

Posted on October 28th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Melbourne Cup 2020 – ‘Expert’ trivia, by ‘Melbourne Cup’ Max Hitchins Sure to impress customers as we approach Melbourne Cup Day next Tuesday, did you know:  The first 12 horses will win substantial money in the 2020 Melbourne Cup on

MELBOURNE CUP COUNTDOWN – TRIVIA AND UPDATES

Posted on October 21st, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Melbourne Cup 2020 – Trivia and fun facts – by ‘Melbourne Cup’ Max Hitchins Reminder: this year’s Cup is on the 3rd of November.  Keep patrons up to date with our ‘Need-to-Know’ page on the horses vying to run in

MELBOURNE CUP UPDATE: THE STAKES

Posted on October 9th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Max Hitchins – known as Melbourne-Cup-Max – very likely knows more about the race that stops a nation than anyone else, including being able to quote the first, second and third place-getters in the past 100 Melbourne Cups.  He produces

MELBOURNE CUP ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted on October 2nd, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Max Hitchins – known as Melbourne-Cup-Max – very likely knows more about the race that stops a nation than anyone else, including being able to quote the first, second and third place-getters in the past 100 Melbourne Cups.  He produces

LAST-MINUTE MELBOURNE CUP BRIEFING FOR PUBS

Posted on November 3rd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Contributed by ‘Melbourne Cup’ Max Hitchins*   Yesterday (2 Nov) I attended a function at O’Connell’s Pub in South Melbourne. It was a gathering organised by Richard Pegum, head for the Brew Syndicate (pictured), who won the 2000 Melbourne Cup.

HOW PUBS WIN BIG ON THE CUP: MELBOURNE CUP MAX

Posted on October 9th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Famed authority on the Melbourne Cup, Max Hitchins, was also the former proprietor of Bondi Junction’s iconic Billy the Pig’s, which won every year, courtesy of its dedication to the race that stops the nation. Hitchins – known in certain

WINNING ON THE MELBOURNE CUP

Posted on September 29th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The prophetic Melbourne Cup Max – former publican and esteemed 15-Club member – has some tips for PubTIC readers on getting the most out of the big day.   Put the odds on your side today for Melbourne Cup. Most

TABCORP BACK $10m THE EVEREST TO TAKE ON THE CUP

Posted on September 25th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Tabcorp has announced it is major sponsor to Racing NSW’s first ever running of The TAB Everest – touted as the “world’s richest turf race” with $10 million prize money. For many years Racing Victoria’s Spring Racing Carnival, culminating with