Sprinters jockey for prime spots as the gates open at two of Australia’s biggest horse races in a colorful array of hats and dresses
Everest at Royal Randwick in Sydney has become a ‘must attend’ race day
Elite horses compete for $15 million in prize money
Thousands streamed through the gates as the track opened to get the best spot
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Thousands of punters pack Sydney and Melbourne racecourses for two of Australia’s biggest horses.
At Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse, thousands began arriving for Everest, one of the biggest days on Australia’s horse racing calendar.
In Melbourne, despite days of rain and suburban flooding, racegoers rocked up to the $5million Caulfield Cup, the preview race for the Melbourne Cup on November 1.
In a variety of colors and styles, patrons raced through the counter when the gates opened to secure the best spot in the observation deck.
Short skirts and sky-high heels were the clothes for the ladies, while the men tried different types of suits.
In a range of colors and styles, patrons raced through the counter as the gates opened at Royal Randwick to secure the best spot in the viewing court
Short skirts and sky-high heels were the clothes for the ladies, while the men tried different types of suits
In recent years, the Everest has come to rival the Melbourne Cup Carnival as the must-attend day in the racing calendar
A patron arrives at Caulfield Racecourse for Caulfield Cup Day in Melbourne
The Caulfield Cup (players, at Saturday’s event) has held Group 1 status ever since it was introduced in 1879 and is regarded as a form guide for the ‘race that stops a nation’ on the first Tuesday in November
In recent years, the Everest has come to rival the Melbourne Cup Carnival as the must-attend day in the racing calendar.
The richest race in the country pits 12 of the best sprinters against each other over 1500m for a purse of $15 million.
The Caulfield Cup is the annual lead-in to the Melbourne Cup, first held in 1879
Players cheering on at the Caulfield Cup races on Saturday (pictured)
Patrons pose for photos on a sunny Saturday at The Everest in Royal Randwick, Sydney
Racegoers pose for pictures at a Sydney Spring Racing exhibition during Everest Day at Royal Randwick Racecourse
The $5 million Caulfield Cup is the annual lead-in race to the Melbourne Cup, first introduced in 1879.
It has held Group 1 status ever since and is regarded as a form guide for the ‘race that stops a nation’ on the first Tuesday in November.
Two women opt for ankle-length floral looks for The Everest at Royal Randwick in Sydney
Patrons are looking for the best places on the fence after the gates opened at Royal Randwick in Sydney