Devonport/Meander Valley, TAS
Devonport is the largest port on Tasmania's north coast and home to the Devonport Cup. Of course, 50 years ago this year PIPING LANE won the Devonport Cup on his way to victory in the Melbourne Cup. Ridden by Johnny Letts and trained by George Hanlon.
Event details
Date: Wednesday 24 August
The Cup Tour makes its way to Devonport, TAS for the Devonport Race Club Breakfast. VRC representatives will speak regarding the 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour, the trophy and its meaning to Australasia and the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Next, the cup will head to the Aged Care Deloraine Kanangra Facility where the cup will be introduced to residents and community members. On Wednesday evening the cup will visit the Westbury RSL for a dinner event, where VRC will host a Q&A session.
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