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Officers Brenda Wallis and Rod Brewis met Twilight Payment and Prince of Penzance, along with their handlers Adele Ioannou and Auriane Jorder. Photos: Supplied.

The Melbourne Cup was the talk of the town on Friday, October 4, with endless opportunities for the community to see and hold the 2024 cup and meet racing royalty.

Horses Prince of Penzance and Twilight Payment toured Rochy along with the cup, making for plenty of photo opportunities.

Ella Mundie feeds 2015 Melbourne Cup winner Prince of Penzance. Photo: Aidan Briggs. Photo by Aidan Briggs
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Sheila Laxon paid a visit to Iddles Lane.
Essie Nelson and Maureen Leahy with the 2024 Melbourne Cup.
MC and Lockington local Brad McEwan led the morning events.
Milly Cain is all smiles outside her business, The Hive.
Rochester Business Network secretary Kate Taylor at the silos.