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Lexus extends with Melbourne Cup

Persan leads the field to the first turn during the 2021 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse (by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Japanese automotive manufacturer Lexus has agreed a two-year contract extension which will see it remain as principal partner of the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) and its showpiece horse race, the Melbourne Cup.

This year marks two decades of Lexus’ association with the VRC and the Melbourne Cup via the flagship race and the Melbourne Cup Tour of destinations across Australia.

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