Statements about horse racing

Q. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about horse racing?

	TOTAL: Agree	TOTAL: Disagree	Strongly agree	Somewhat agree	Somewhat disagree	Strongly disagree	Unsure
The Melbourne Cup is a unique part of Australia’s national identity	74%	19%	35%	39%	11%	9%	7%
I have become less interested in the Melbourne Cup because of my concerns about animal cruelty	47%	45%	22%	24%	24%	21%	8%
I have become less interested in the Melbourne Cup over recent years because of my concerns with gambling	37%	54%	15%	22%	26%	29%	9%

 

TOTAL: Agree	Nov’20	Oct’19	Nov’18	Difference
The Melbourne Cup is a unique part of Australia’s national identity	74%	78%	–	-4
I have become less interested in the Melbourne Cup because of my concerns about animal cruelty	47%	44%	29%	+3
I have become less interested in the Melbourne Cup over recent years because of my concerns with gambling	37%	34%	26%	+3
Base (n)	1,063	1,033	1,028	–

• The Melbourne Cup has a strong place in the Australian consciousness, with 74% agreeing that the race is a unique part of Australia’s national identity.
• Just under half of people (47%) agree that they have become less interested in the Melbourne Cup because of concerns about animal cruelty and 37% have become less interested in the Melbourne Cup over recent years because of concerns with gambling.