By Will Brodie, The Age
The social, sporting and financial frenzy that is racing’s biggest, brassiest day.
Live coverage: Click here for all-day live coverage of Melbourne Cup day.
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Picture gallery: Melbourne Cup horses at Werribee
Picture gallery: Flemington Fashions on the Field
Profile: Flemington stablehand Colin White
Profile: Another day at the races for ‘Patto’
