Sorry everyone who loves the idea of Melbourne being utterly above and beyond trend as well as super glamourous and exclusive because of the Spring Racing Carnival, but this is legit one of the most overrated events in the history of the world. Unless you are a celebrity and are being paid a small fortune to make an appearance at one of the races, devoting three weeks about about $250 to a buy a ridiculous fascinator to qualify for standing around in an uncomfortable suit/shoes/dress watching middle aged women get drunk on champers and betting on small men riding on horses running around in a circle, is really just that. Just fucking pretentious really. Also, the weather rarely works in anyones favour.
We in Melbourne also feel this day is so important we gave it a public holiday. And by public holiday we mean reason to get drunk during the week, which will this year be hosted by TRAMP. Not for the faint hearted, this 9pm - 10am marathon is going to feature all of your weekend favourites on the decks (Spacey Space, Sunshine, Baratas et. al). In true spring racing style this is a ticketed event - hook ups here.
Giddy up.
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