The Melbourne Cup last year was conveniently on my birthday, so Warren took myself and my parents to a lovely race luncheon where we placed bets, ate a 3 course gourment meal, and watched the races on a very large screen TV. It was quite a lovely day, but I felt it wouldn't be proper for me to leave Australia without seeing the real thing.
These are the things that I've learned are essential to a great time at the races.
1. You look good, you feel good, you bet good?
I dusted off the hat I wore for the Cup and put my handsome husband on my arm (I always look better when wearing him). It was just an average, autumn day at the races, but loads of people were dressed very nicely and wearing all varieties of hats and fascinators. Betting may claim to be the most important, but it's a fashion show if you ask me. And I do mean show, modesty isn't really encouraged.
I dusted off the hat I wore for the Cup and put my handsome husband on my arm (I always look better when wearing him). It was just an average, autumn day at the races, but loads of people were dressed very nicely and wearing all varieties of hats and fascinators. Betting may claim to be the most important, but it's a fashion show if you ask me. And I do mean show, modesty isn't really encouraged.
2. A fun loving, group of people.
Our day at the races was part of a dear friend's birthday celebration. These are some of our favorite people in Sydney.
Our day at the races was part of a dear friend's birthday celebration. These are some of our favorite people in Sydney.
3. Champagne.
There are several varities of beer and wine available, but champagne really abounds. Horse races are sort of a pretentious, spectator sport and champagne just really adds to the mood. I'm into it!
4. A horse, of course!
Well, actually you will need quite a few. There were eight races throughout the afternoon with anything from 8 or so horses up to about 18. Simultaneously, there are horse races all over the country broadcast on televisions. You can bet on these races as well, if you are an expert or have a gambling problem or both.
Well, actually you will need quite a few. There were eight races throughout the afternoon with anything from 8 or so horses up to about 18. Simultaneously, there are horse races all over the country broadcast on televisions. You can bet on these races as well, if you are an expert or have a gambling problem or both.
We won a grand total of $2 or so, but it sure is a lovely way to spend an afternoon. ;)
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