Whenever it’s late October or early November, Melbournians all of a sudden take a huge interest in horse racing. It’s amazing that for people who for the most part couldn’t care less about a bunch of horses going round a big grassy circle, they suddenly feel the need to dress up in their best clothes, or even buy new clothes just for this occasion. This phenomenon is what we in Melbourne call Spring Carnival.
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