Melbourne Cup Carnival, a legendary horse race event, takes place in Australia

Photo taken on Nov. 7 shows riders and horses at the Melbourne Cup Carnival in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Gui Qing/Xinhua)

MELBOURNE, Nov. 9, 2019 (Xinhua) -- The week-long Melbourne Cup Carnival, a legendary Australian horse race event with a history over 150 years, takes place this week.

Photo taken on Nov. 7 shows performing band at the Melbourne Cup Carnival in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Gui Qing/Xinhua)

Racegoers pose for a photo during the Melbourne Cup Day in Melbourne, Australia, on Nov. 5, 2019. (Photo by Gui Qing/Xinhua)

Photo taken on Nov. 5 shows crowds of people watching the horse race during the Melbourne Cup Day in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Gui Qing/Xinhua)■