A lot of Aussies will be enjoying the Melbourne Cup in various ways today, whether it be through a sausage sandwich, onions fried on the BBQ, office-provided wine and beer, or what have you.

I don't particularly care for the Melbourne cup, myself. But the day does provide a great opportunity to remember just how bonkers the genre of horse racing games is.

Today's the day that most offices and schools Stop Doing Stuff for a few minutes. Which, depending on your perspective, could be quite useful.

Australians, for better or worse, like to have a punt. And there's no bigger day for that than our annual horse race - the Melbourne Cup. If you want to keep track of proceedings, here's how you can watch it online and for free, as well as advice for ex-pats who need a hand tuning in.

If for some chance you're not partaking in today's festivities, or perhaps you're overseas and you'd like to see what all the fuss is about, then here's the info you need.