Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
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Here's how Australia said #nuptothecup in 2021! People from all walks of life spoke up for animals in such a wonderful variety of ways.
There were just so many #nuptothecup posts, parties and actions this year we simply do not have the time to find and include them all. We're terribly sorry if we missed you.
The first Tuesday of November is absolutely becoming a party for the animals, rather than one at their expense. Huge love and thanks to everyone who did their part this year in saying no to celebrating animal abuse by saying NUP TO THE CUP!
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THANK YOU! ❤
Here's how Australia said #nuptothecup in 2021! People from all walks of life spoke up for animals in such a wonderful variety of ways.
There were just so many #nuptothecup posts, parties and actions this year we simply do not have the time to find and include them all. We're terribly sorry if we missed you.
The first Tuesday of November is absolutely becoming a party for the animals, rather than one at their expense. Huge love and thanks to everyone who did their part this year in saying no to celebrating animal abuse by saying NUP TO THE CUP!
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#myerfashionsonyourfrontlawn #cupweekcostumes #melbournecup #horseracingkills #youbettheydie #springcarnival #hereforthehorses

![Derby Day winner Hitotsu bled from the mouth as he crossed the finish line
WE GUESS BLEEDING DOESNT LOOK GREAT FOR THE WINNERS PIC
Hitotsu was bleeding from his mouth as he crossed the finish line first in the Penfolds sponsored Victoria Derby 2021 at Flemington. Connections can be seen trying to hide the blood as he is paraded around the mounting yard. His tongue was tied down for the race.
A 2016 survey of Australian trainers by Findley et al. analysed 535 responses.
Results:
a) 85% used tongue ties.
b) 78% replied that the most common reason for using them was to prevent the tongue moving over the bit.
c) Only 37% used ties when they suspected airway obstruction.
d) 23% reported complications after the use of ties, including lacerations, swelling, bruising and head shyness.
[other studies have also observed difficulty swallowing, anxiety, ‘blue tongue’ and permanent tissue damage] Derby Day winner Hitotsu bled from the mouth as he crossed the finish line](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ft_P_3qytHo/mqdefault.jpg)








