Sports, 1st prize
Jenny and Mark Evans
22 April, 2005
The gate attendant, a familiar figure, is reflected in the jockey scales. Horse-racing is an important part of the Australian sports scene. It is the third most attended spectator sport after Australian Rules football and rugby league. Racing carries an appeal that crosses age and class barriers. It attracts both professional punters and those out to gamble just a few dollars.
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