Whether you’re at a work lunch, a fancy function or are lucky enough to enjoy the live racing action at the track, here are five great ways to celebrate the race that stops the nation.
The Melbourne Cup is one of the highlights of spring racing and many of us look forward to enjoying a Cup Day function or day at the races.
Whether you’re at a work lunch, a fancy function or are lucky enough to enjoy the live racing action at the track, here are five great ways to celebrate the race that stops the nation.
1. Sweeps
Sweeps are a fun way for everyone to get involved in the outcome of the Melbourne Cup race, even if they aren’t into betting. Sweeps are great at the office, among friends or you could even be part of a formal sweep through a betting organisation such as TABtouch.
2. Melbourne Cup events
Ascot Racecourse is the place to be with plenty of Perthanalities on course and GA tickets just $35. You can enjoy the BIG race plus live horse racing, as well as all-day entertainment and the best party in Perth spread across loads of bars and venues across the racecourse!
3. Eat and drink well
Celebrating and good food and drinks go hand-in-hand, and this applies especially for Melbourne Cup day. Ascot has 15+ bars, 17 food trucks available, including the NEW Byron Bay Beer Garden at Ascot - no need to catch a plane to experience one of Australia’s most iconic beach destinations, just come on down to Ascot Racecourse. For those with a sweet tooth, there’s the Ice Creamery serving up deliciously cold ice cream cones. The EqWine Bar will be serving a range of Seppelt wines in a glamourous setting. The Gordon’s Pink Gin Pop-up bar in the Flametree Garden and who doesn’t love a Pimm’s trucks to boot.
4. Dress up
A highlight of the horse racing season is the fashion and Melbourne Cup day always attracts great racing looks from women and men alike. Fascinators, hats, suits and frocks – this is your excuse to step out of your comfort zone and dress to the nines!
5. Live horse racing action
Nothing beats enjoying live horse racing action on Melbourne Cup day and the only place in Perth where you can experience this is at Ascot Racecourse. Soak up the atmosphere of TABtouch Melbourne Cup Day at Ascot with great entertainment, stylish fashions and plenty of dining and bar options, including food trucks and pop-up bars. There’s something for everyone this TABtouch Melbourne Cup Day at Ascot.
Get ready for Cup Day horseplay! Head to Perth Racing to secure your tickets and see all the Ascot Racing Carnival events and racedays.