Colourful racegoers brighten bleak Melbourne Cup Day
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 01:08 · Archive
Thousands of racegoers gathered at Flemington Racecourse for the Melbourne Cup despite cloudy weather and drizzle forecast.
Racegoers began gathering at Flemington Racecourse well before the gates opened at 9am on Melbourne Cup Day, packing the main entrance in sharply dressed numbers despite an overcast sky. A top temperature of just 17°C and morning drizzle were forecast, but conditions were expected to clear by 3pm when the race began.
Ruby Pearse, a Queensland stablehand, attended the event for the first time in a bright yellow gown she bought at a formal shop, describing the racecourse as hugely impressive compared to tracks in Queensland. She was accompanied by friend Lucy Philip, who obtained tickets after her father won them in a footy tipping competition. Fashions on the Field contestants Louise Seery and Fiona Schwarzinger travelled from Perth for the occasion, taking design inspiration from daisy florals. Ms Schwarzinger overcame a dislike of flying to make the journey, describing the day as 'sensory overload'.
The $10.2 million race attracted tens of thousands of racing enthusiasts. Champion trainer Ciaron Maher fielded a record-breaking stable of seven runners in the cup field.
How it is being reported
- Punters light up Cup Day despite dreary backdropA colourful crop of racegoers has brightened a bleak Melbourne sky at Flemington Racecourse for the nation's biggest horse race.Perth Now · 3 Nov, 00:30
- Punters light up Cup Day despite dreary backdropA colourful crop of racegoers has brightened a bleak Melbourne sky at Flemington Racecourse for the nation's biggest horse race.The West Australian · 3 Nov, 00:30
In this story: Flemington Racecourse · Melbourne Cup · Ruby Pearse · Lucy Philip · Fiona Schwarzinger · Louise Seery · Ciaron Maher · Melbourne
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