Parks, Pubs to Fill Melbourne Cup Void

Craig Williams rides Vow and Declare to win race 7 the Lexus Melbourne Cup during 2019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. Jenny Evans/Getty Images

Melburnians are tipped to flock to parks and pubs for a crowd-free Cup day in lieu of enjoying traditional festivities at Flemington.

The COVID-19 pandemic has conspired to ensure the famous course will be without a crowd for Tuesday’s $7.75 million race.