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Visitors to Melbourne that want to get some inkling of the vast impact of horse racing on Australian history will be amply rewarded by making a visit to the Australian Racing Museum in Federation Square at the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets. The museum was opened in 1981 and is one of the most popular Melbourne tourist destinations for those with an interest in horse racing. Basically everyone in Australia and foreign visitors that want a deeper understanding of how and what about Australian Horse Racing which mistakenly is often considered a minor sport in some countries or the exclusive province of the uber-rich and royalty in others, holds such a high rank as to trail only to Australian Rules Football and Rugby League among spectator sports in Australia. An integral part of the Australian Racing Museum housed within can supply a ready answer to this line of inquiry. The Australian Racing Hall of Fame, founded in 2000, has taken the history of horse racing in Australia to the next level. More than a repository for historical facts and documents, the Hall of Fame offers tribute to only the most deserving of the innumerable cast of characters that have contributed to the collective legend of over 200 years of thoroughbred racing in Australia. Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is a true honour. Unlike some sports halls of fame that seem willing to portray any participant as some sort of demi-god, entry into the Horse Racing Hall of Fame necessitates true and significant contributions. Over 200 years of racing have provided only 32 horses, 24 jockeys, 29 trainers and 22 associate inductees who accomplishments are considered worthy of Hall of Fame recognition. The selection process begins with nominations submitted by Australia's principal racing clubs. Then, a vote is taken by the Hall of Fame committee, which is composed of 10 highly regarded members of the horse racing industry, any of whom would admit that being selected for the committee is an honour in itself, one that carries due weight and responsibilities. The Hall of Fame inducted its inaugural honourees in 2001. The first of the first was Arthur "Scobie" Breasley, a jockey that won over 3000 races in a career that spanned over four decades. That is representative of the level of credentials entry into the Hall of Fame requires.
Horses, trainers and associates are held to the same lofty standards. This is made obvious by the fact that the hall has only 107 members in what could be estimated at millions of participants over the course of time. Some must-see exhibits include the legendary thoroughbred Carbine's entire skeleton, champion Tulloch's exceptionally large scientifically preserved heart and the saddle and bridle Phar Lap wore while compiling his remarkable record. There is also fascinating film footage of racing from the early days of motion pictures. There's also a Champions Gallery with such items as Bart Cummings phenomenal 12 Melbourne cup trainer's trophies and legendary jockey Roy Higgins's saddle and boots. Visitors will also appreciate the Resource Center Library with its extensive archive of books, news articles and film from Australia's well-documented horse racing history. Still referred to as the "Sport of Kings," the Australian Horse Racing Hall of Fame provides testimony to the democratic room for all that prove worthy attitude that is the heritage of Australian horse racing. The museum is open 10 AM to 6 PM every day of the year excluding Christmas and Good Friday. Admission is currently eight dollars for adults; children under 12 are free, and a family of any size will cost no more than $20.00. Guided and audio tours are also offered.
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