The race that stops a nation For the avid Australian racing fan and casual punter alike, there’s no greater occasion than the Melbourne Cup. One of the world’s richest horse races, the meet is run at Flemington on the first Tuesday in November. Known around the country as ‘the race that stops a nation’ the cup attracts more than 100,000 punters and is the highlight of the Spring Racing Carnival (mid-October to mid-November). What to wear No longer just about the horses, the Spring Racing Carnival is now a high-profile event on the fashion calendar. With the most glamorous Australian … Continue reading The Melbourne Cup & Spring Racing Carnival