<p>Animal rights activists opposed to the Melbourne Cup held a simultaneous picnic and protests around Australia on November 7, with demonstration taking place directly across from Flemington Racecourse.</p><p>The Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses said</a> that hundreds of horses were killed each year during and in the lead-up to the annual race held in Melbourne, which draws national attention. In an interview with The Guardian</a>, the group said they have advocated for proper retirement plans for the horses and said one dies every 2.4 days due to overexertion. Credit: Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses via Storyful</p><br />
