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amanda · 7 November 2006, 03:36 PM

Today is the biggest horse racing day in the Country and part of the annual Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne, we also get a public holiday in honour of the most prestigous horse race in the world!

Given I live a short stroll to the Flemington Racecourse, I thought I'd go down there and stand at a good vantage point to watch the horses go around the track! It's a damn hard race to pick the winner of, a 2 mile race with approx 22-24 horses in the field. Only a handful of horses have ever won it more than once... with the exception of the mighty mare Makybe Diva who won it 3 years in a row! She's been retired now and is happily munching on grass and probably about to produce some offspring!

So here's a few shots I took.... pretty ordinary day weather wise, not only is it overcast theres a pretty nasty cool wind blowing too..

People travel by train, boat, bus, taxi, car and even bike to get to the big race

Here's a watch shot.....

The big race is on, damn I wish I had a nice big telephoto to stick on my 350D - the grandstands are packed out for the big race

dont drink or drive or your a bloody idiot - an aussie campaign slogan oh and look at those party animals in the balcony of those apartments

JJ Irani · 7 November 2006, 04:17 PM

Great pics, Amanda...thanks!!

I think the build up to the race is the best part....all that fashion, glamour and fancy duds!!

amanda · 7 November 2006, 04:19 PM

Thanks JJ, I wish I had a few of the glam shots to throw in but didnt come across any dressy racegoers where I was.. unfortunately!

I used to live opposite the track, this time of year used to be great.... especially watching all the ladies in their frocks and hats stumble around blind drunk... quite amusing and sometimes a little sad depending on how off their faces they are!

JJ Irani · 7 November 2006, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by amanda

Thanks JJ, I wish I had a few of the glam shots to throw in but didnt come across any dressy racegoers where I was.. unfortunately!

I used to live opposite the track, this time of year used to be great.... especially watching all the ladies in their frocks and hats stumble around blind drunk... quite amusing and sometimes a little sad depending on how off their faces they are!

Yes, I know what you mean....saw a few "samples" today!!

And you still call them "frocks"?

amanda · 7 November 2006, 04:24 PM

Here's a tighter crop of the field....

Otis · 7 November 2006, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amanda

Thanks JJ, I wish I had a few of the glam shots to throw in but didnt come across any dressy racegoers where I was.. unfortunately!

I used to live opposite the track, this time of year used to be great.... especially watching all the ladies in their frocks and hats stumble around blind drunk... quite amusing and sometimes a little sad depending on how off their faces they are!

It is sadly amusing, especially when you're among them.....

7 November 2006, 03:36 PM	#1
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	Melbourne Cup Day.... Today is the biggest horse racing day in the Country and part of the annual Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne, we also get a public holiday in honour of the most prestigous horse race in the world! Given I live a short stroll to the Flemington Racecourse, I thought I'd go down there and stand at a good vantage point to watch the horses go around the track! It's a damn hard race to pick the winner of, a 2 mile race with approx 22-24 horses in the field. Only a handful of horses have ever won it more than once... with the exception of the mighty mare Makybe Diva who won it 3 years in a row! She's been retired now and is happily munching on grass and probably about to produce some offspring! So here's a few shots I took.... pretty ordinary day weather wise, not only is it overcast theres a pretty nasty cool wind blowing too.. People travel by train, boat, bus, taxi, car and even bike to get to the big race Here's a watch shot..... The big race is on, damn I wish I had a nice big telephoto to stick on my 350D - the grandstands are packed out for the big race dont drink or drive or your a bloody idiot - an aussie campaign slogan oh and look at those party animals in the balcony of those apartments

7 November 2006, 04:17 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Great pics, Amanda...thanks!! I think the build up to the race is the best part....all that fashion, glamour and fancy duds!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

7 November 2006, 04:19 PM	#3
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	Thanks JJ, I wish I had a few of the glam shots to throw in but didnt come across any dressy racegoers where I was.. unfortunately! I used to live opposite the track, this time of year used to be great.... especially watching all the ladies in their frocks and hats stumble around blind drunk... quite amusing and sometimes a little sad depending on how off their faces they are!

7 November 2006, 04:24 PM	#5
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	Here's a tighter crop of the field....

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