Melbourne Cup: The Melbourne Cup is one of the biggest thoroughbred纯种的 racing betting events in the world. It is estimated that 3 in 4 of all adult Australians bet on the race every year, either by placing money in betting pools, participating in Melbourne Cup sweepstakes, or by backing Melbourne Cup entries in the fixed odds betting markets. As a handicap race the Melbourne Cup can be a tricky event to bet on, and a good knowledge of the form, ability and record of the various racehorses in the field is essential for successful betting. Handicapping, in sport and games, is the practice of assigning advantage through scoring compensation or other advantage given to different contestants to equalize the chances of winning. The word also applies to the various methods by which the advantage is calculated. In principle, a more experienced player is disadvantaged in order to make it possible for a less experienced player to participate in the game or sport whilst maintaining fairness. It's a 150-year-old Aussie tradition, the day that sees thousands of enthusiastic punters赌博者 converge on racing tracks around the country to squander large bundles of cash, check out the fine fillies( A young female horse. ) and stumble home in a stupor. Like the horse race itself, Melbourne Cup day is treated by too many like a hard and fast sprint to the finish, but any self-respecting man with an interest in the tradition of horse racing knows that peaking too early is a sure fire (Bound to be successful or perform as expected: a sure-fire solution to the problem.) way to end the day with only the shirt on your back and the last remaining shreds of your dignity barely intact. AskMen has put together some tips on how to make the most of Melbourne Cup day -- so you can hold onto your hard earned coin, maintain your cool and maybe even score a date with one of the well-heeled trackside hotties. No.10 Get to the TAB early: If you have ever witnessed queues at the TAB on Cup day, you know that it is not worth wasting the precious hours better spent enjoying yourself waiting in line to place a bet. These days, you don't have to make it to a TAB in person or rely on bookies at the race course -- online bookmakers have made punting easy at the click of a mouse and a phone call. If you like the atmosphere气氛, 氛围 and tradition of placing a bet at the TAB, be prepared to arrive bright and early ( bright and early 非常早的 very early in the morning or the workday. Yes, I'll be there bright and early. I want to see you here on time tomorrow, bright and early, or you're fired! ) to avoid waiting all day. No.9 Pace yourself: No one wants to be the guy stumbling through a crowd of well-clad衣着光鲜的 chicks, breathing heavily, laughing too loudly and spouting ( Informal To speak volubly and tediously.) cringe-worthy让人望而却步的, 让人皱眉的 pick-up lines. Not to mention your elevated confidence levels means you will be dropping cash on horses without a scrap of probability. Alternate drinks with a glass of water and remember to get into the fine fare they offer trackside, so that you can go strong all day and into the night, if the mood calls for it. No.8 Get the look: If there is one thing about the tracks, outside of the horse racing itself, it's the fashion. We all know it's why the ladies show up and it's not to be overlooked忽略 by any self-respecting man. The challenge at the races is to look suitably dressed to impress whilst maintaining a level of comfort that will see you survive the day in style. Find a suit that breaths well and doesn't crush easily -- fabrics like polyester and nylon are a no go here as the November heat is likely to make you work up a sweat (to put a lot of effort into something The volunteers are working up a sweat to make sure everything is ready on time. work/get up a thirst Fig. to do something that will make one thirsty. (Fixed order.) Jogging makes me work up a thirst. Doing this kind of work always gets up a thirst with me. ) just standing around. Make sure it's well cut -- a slim lined, well-tailored suit is the easiest and best way to look sharp看上去衣着光鲜的. No.7 Try an 'Each way' bet: It goes without saying that if you know someone who knows his stuff when it comes to horse racing, stay close to him on the day for some expert tips on which horses are picked to win. If you are sticking it alone, read up on the odds to maximise your bets and get familiar with the different types of bets on offer. The Eachway bet(bet on both places and wins) is not a bad starting bet, allowing you to wager some money on your horse to win and some money for your horse to place, the theory being that the bet allows you to recoup your losses from the win portion of your bet should it run a place. No.6 Make a statement: It's the day they reward the fashion-savvy with top style honours, so if there was ever a time to bust out a fashion statement it's at the Cup carnival. It's a sea of suits out there, so why not try something that will make you stand out amongst the crowd and have the ladies look twice. This advice comes with a discretionary warning as this is dangerous territory and you don't want to be drawing attention from the opposite sex for comic value or sympathy. No.5 Head to the local: If you are not one of the lucky punters with tickets to watch the races live at Flemington, you can always soak up the atmosphere in one of the big racing venues in your home state. For Sydney-siders, Royal Randwick offers members and racing enthusiasts a good atmosphere to enjoy all the Melbourne Cup Day action -- mix with the punters in the Leger Lawn Trackside Marquee or head to the Member's terraces for a more VIP experience. No.4 Avoid pimp attire: While it's a great idea to add an element to your suit that draws attention for the right reasons, AskMen does not condone the following fashion faux pas: Novelty ties, paisley shirts, brown suits from the 70's (it wasn't right the first time and no better this time round), silk shirts, shirts unbuttoned to the navel, gold or elaborate men's jewlery, novelty hats or strange accessories like diamond encrusted walking sticks (anything that your stereotypical pimp might wear, in other words). These have all been spotted trackside, masquerading as fashionable attire, and should be avoided at all costs. No.3 Choose the right shoes: It goes without saying that white shoes are banned from the track, and don't think that by matching them with a white belt you're going to get away with it. Get rid of them now. Instead, opt for comfortable yet stylish shoes in classic brown or black -- depending on your suit. Remember, you are standing up all day and possibly even into the night, so don't wear new shoes, instead go for a pair that you know will go the distance all day. There is a reason why they say shoes maketh the man, so make sure yours are well polished and neat as it will make or break your track ensemble. No.2 Host your own Cup shindig(A festive party, often with dancing. Also called shindy.): If you are not making the pilgrimage to the spiritual home of horse racing at Flemington, why not get your crew over to yours for a private and exclusive race day bash. You can hold a few friendly wagers amongst friends or organise a sweeps for the big race -- everyone chips in with cash and the lucky three who draw the top placing horses take a portion of the prize pool. No.1 Try for the Trifecta: Whether you are a punting pro or you choose horses based on the novelty value of their name, a good tip is to bet on the Trifecta instead of a single horse. A sweep(odds指赔率) is when a number of people pay to purchase a coupon, each representing a horse. The tickets are given out randomly, and each coupon costs the same (usually $1 – $5), so there is no skill element involved, and odds are ignored completely. The prize pool is made up of the receipts exclusively, and is divided out to the holders of the tickets for winning horses. 赔率表toteboard: Do you know how to read the toteboard? You would be surprised how many
people don't understand it at all. The most basic information there are
the win odds quoted on each horse. Those don't tell you what the horse
will pay, but the amount of profit you will get and the amount you have
to bet to get it. 6-5 means you will get $6 profit for every $5 wagered.
20-1 means you get $20 profit for every $1 wagered (i.e. bet $2 and get
$42 back).
术语: Apprentice: A young jockey骑师, usually under 21 years of age, who is still in training. Each way: To bet for a win and a place. Educated money: An amount invested on a horse from a stable or informed source. Filly: A female Thoroughbred less than four years of age. Handicap: A class of race for which the official handicapper assigns the weight each horse has to carry. Length身位: A length. The length of a horse from nose to tail. Used to describe the distance between horses in a race. Long shot: An outsider at long odds with little chance of winning. Mare: A female horse over three years old. Off side: The right hand side of a horse. Near side: Left hand side of a horse. The side on which a horse is normally mounted. Outsider: A horse whose chances of winning a race are not considered very strong. An outsider is usually quoted at the highest odds. Pacifiers蒙住马眼睛的罩子: Mesh eye-covers used to calm horses down. Racing stewards may restrict their use in wet weather for safety reasons, as mud can stick to them. Punt: To wager on the outcome of a race. Quality Handicap; Races which have a minimum weight of 53 kg and a maximum weight of 61 kg unless otherwise approved, plus minimum rates of prizemoney. Stewards: Officials who run the race meeting and are responsible for enforcing the Australian [and Local] Rules of racing. Stirrups马蹬子 ['stirəps, (American ) 'stə:-] : Metal "D" shaped rings into which a jockey places his/her feet. Also known as "irons". A pair of metal loops hanging on straps from a horse's saddle, to support a rider's feet. Wager: Another term for bet. Weigh out: Before each race, a jockey, and his equipment are weighed to ensure that the horse carries its allotted weight.
Fruit spread refers to a jam or preserve with no added sugar. Marmalade柑橘酱(jam指其他水果酱, 既包含水果肉又包含水果汁, 或者用整个水果制成的. jelly指果冻或者透明的果酱, 仅用果汁做成.) is a fruit preserve made from the juice and peel of citrus柑橘类 fruits, boiled with sugar and water. In languages other than English, "marmalade" can mean preserves made with fruit other than citrus. For example, in Spanish the term usually refers to what in English is called jam (and "jalea" is similar to the English jelly). Marmalade recipes include sliced or chopped fruit peel simmered in sugar, fruit juice and water until soft. Marmalade is sometimes described as jam containing fruit peel but manufacturers also produce peel-free marmalade. Marmalade is often eaten on toast for breakfast. Jam contains both fruit juice and pieces of the fruit's (or vegetable's) flesh, although some cookbooks define jam as cooked and gelled fruit (or vegetable) purees. Properly, the term "jam" refers to a product made with whole fruit, cut into pieces or crushed. The fruit is heated with water and sugar to activate the pectin胶质, 果胶 in the fruit. The mixture is then put into containers. Jelly is a clear or translucent fruit spread made from sweetened fruit (or vegetable) juice and set using naturally occurring pectin.
