T-Rex races against ‘brutal’ and ‘prehistoric’ Melbourne Cup horse racing

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Animal rights protesters in Tyrannosaurus Rex costumes descended on Flemington ahead of the Melbourne Cup.
PETA and the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) encourage a boycott of racing.
PETA says the Melbourne Cup deserves to be ‘disappeared’.

Animal rights protesters in inflatable Tyrannosaurus Rex costumes descended on Flemington to demand an end to the horse races.

Perplexed onlookers watched as a group of dinosaurs with signs reading “Horse racing is prehistoric” gathered for a race on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) organized protests to encourage boycotts of the race.

CPR says 139 racehorses have died on Australian racetracks in the past year. Additionally, thousands of horses die each year from race-related injuries that die off the track or are killed for failing to make a profit.

PETA’s Emily Rice said, “The Melbourne Cup, and all other events that cause horses to suffer devastating injuries and even die in the name of greed, deserve to disappear.”

“Today’s Dinosaur Dash proves that fun can be had by rooting for motivated participants who are having fun. No one has to suffer for entertainment.”

CPR campaign director Elio Celotto urged people to say “Nup to the Cup” this year.

“We call it ‘Nap to the Cup’ and invite people to boycott horse racing by participating in one of the many events held across the country,” Chelot said. said.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) organized protests to encourage boycotts of the race. sauce: AAP / James Ross/AAPIMAGE

More protests are being organized ahead of Tuesday’s event. This is the first large-scale event since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Victoria Police said it would be highly visible trackside in Flemington, the Melbourne CBD and major entertainment precincts over the four race days.

Uniformed and plainclothes officers focus on deterring anti-social behavior.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/t-rex-race-against-cruel-and-prehistoric-melbourne-cup/wo1b6knen T-Rex races against ‘brutal’ and ‘prehistoric’ Melbourne Cup horse racing

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