Yeah, we know it\u2019s \u2018shoo-in\u2019, not \u2018shoe-in\u2019. But we couldn\u2019t resist the pun \ud83d\ude1c<\/p>\n
Choose shoes that look amazing but that you know you can keep on as day turns into night. Kicking off your shoes before the last race doesn’t have to be a rite of passage. And let\u2019s face it, once you take your shoes off you\u2019re calling it a day\/night, whether you want to admit it or not.<\/p>\n
Survival tip #2: Eating is not cheating (and neither is water)<\/strong><\/h3>\nThere\u2019s no harm in starting the day with some bubbles, but try to make it a champagne brunch instead of breakfast (and make sure you woof down some ham and cheese croissants too). And water is your secret weapon when you\u2019re in for the long haul. Forget the friends who laugh at you for alternating water with your beer or sparkling. You\u2019ll be the one still standing at the afterparty, long after they\u2019ve passed out in the garden. Who\u2019s laughing now, huh?<\/p>\n
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Flemington Racecourse \u2013 home of the Melbourne Cup.<\/p><\/div>\n
Survival tip #3: Don\u2019t tackle a policeman<\/strong><\/h3>\nJust sayin\u2019. Remember a few years ago when a racegoer was egged on by her \u2018friends\u2019 to tackle a policeman at the Melbourne Cup? Yeah, she got fined $800, making it a very<\/em> expensive day at the track. A good rule of thumb: If your race-day plans are likely to get you on the news for something other than a massive win or an amazing hat, think twice.<\/p>\nSurvival tip #4: Book a hotel nearby<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis is the simplest but most game-changing of all race-day tips. Book a hotel near the racecourse with early check-in so you can relax and freshen up before you kick off. You can even grab a shower (and do a Beyonc\u00e9-style outfit change) between the track and the afterparty so you\u2019ll be fresh as a daisy\u00a0when everyone else is starting to wilt. You freaking genius.<\/p>\n
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You, luxe-ing it up between races like it\u2019s NBD.<\/p><\/div>\n
Survival tip #5: No regret bets<\/strong><\/h3>\nHaving a flutter is one thing, but filling up on liquid courage and overestimating a) your horse sense and b) your budget will leave you with a money hangover. Which is dangerous, cos you\u2019ll need some cash in the morning for a Berocca and a bacon and egg roll. Can\u2019t trust yourself? Withdraw as much cash as you\u2019re prepared to lose, then leave your cards at home.<\/p>\n
Survival tip #6: Sunscreen<\/strong><\/h3>\nEvery other beauty tip pales (yeah, we said it) in comparison to this one. \u201cBut I won\u2019t be out in the sun much\u201d, \u201cI\u2019m wearing makeup\u201d, \u201cI never burn\u201d \u2013 all famous last words. Not only are you doing damage to your skin, but red lobster neck seriously reduces your chances of pulling at the afterparty.<\/p>\n
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Race-day hats aren\u2019t just glam \u2013 they\u2019re sun smart too.<\/p><\/div>\n
Survival tip #7: Social snaps<\/strong><\/h3>\nFill up your public socials at the start of the day, when everyone\u2019s hair, smiles, and fun levels are at their peak. Save the debauched snaps for the inner circle. Mum\u2019s not ready for it.<\/p>\n
Survival tip #8: Late check-out<\/strong><\/h3>\nMany hotels will give you a late checkout for a small fee, or even for free if you just ask the question. Take the pressure off the morning after with some sleep-in time. Plus, room service breakfast is the bomb.<\/p>\n
Flemington Racecourse \u2013 home of the Melbourne Cup.<\/p><\/div>\n
Survival tip #3: Don\u2019t tackle a policeman<\/strong><\/h3>\nJust sayin\u2019. Remember a few years ago when a racegoer was egged on by her \u2018friends\u2019 to tackle a policeman at the Melbourne Cup? Yeah, she got fined $800, making it a very<\/em> expensive day at the track. A good rule of thumb: If your race-day plans are likely to get you on the news for something other than a massive win or an amazing hat, think twice.<\/p>\nSurvival tip #4: Book a hotel nearby<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis is the simplest but most game-changing of all race-day tips. Book a hotel near the racecourse with early check-in so you can relax and freshen up before you kick off. You can even grab a shower (and do a Beyonc\u00e9-style outfit change) between the track and the afterparty so you\u2019ll be fresh as a daisy\u00a0when everyone else is starting to wilt. You freaking genius.<\/p>\n
You, luxe-ing it up between races like it\u2019s NBD.<\/p><\/div>\n
Survival tip #5: No regret bets<\/strong><\/h3>\nHaving a flutter is one thing, but filling up on liquid courage and overestimating a) your horse sense and b) your budget will leave you with a money hangover. Which is dangerous, cos you\u2019ll need some cash in the morning for a Berocca and a bacon and egg roll. Can\u2019t trust yourself? Withdraw as much cash as you\u2019re prepared to lose, then leave your cards at home.<\/p>\n
Survival tip #6: Sunscreen<\/strong><\/h3>\nEvery other beauty tip pales (yeah, we said it) in comparison to this one. \u201cBut I won\u2019t be out in the sun much\u201d, \u201cI\u2019m wearing makeup\u201d, \u201cI never burn\u201d \u2013 all famous last words. Not only are you doing damage to your skin, but red lobster neck seriously reduces your chances of pulling at the afterparty.<\/p>\n
Race-day hats aren\u2019t just glam \u2013 they\u2019re sun smart too.<\/p><\/div>\n
Survival tip #7: Social snaps<\/strong><\/h3>\nFill up your public socials at the start of the day, when everyone\u2019s hair, smiles, and fun levels are at their peak. Save the debauched snaps for the inner circle. Mum\u2019s not ready for it.<\/p>\n
Survival tip #8: Late check-out<\/strong><\/h3>\nMany hotels will give you a late checkout for a small fee, or even for free if you just ask the question. Take the pressure off the morning after with some sleep-in time. Plus, room service breakfast is the bomb.<\/p>\n
Survival tip #4: Book a hotel nearby<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis is the simplest but most game-changing of all race-day tips. Book a hotel near the racecourse with early check-in so you can relax and freshen up before you kick off. You can even grab a shower (and do a Beyonc\u00e9-style outfit change) between the track and the afterparty so you\u2019ll be fresh as a daisy\u00a0when everyone else is starting to wilt. You freaking genius.<\/p>\n
You, luxe-ing it up between races like it\u2019s NBD.<\/p><\/div>\n
Survival tip #5: No regret bets<\/strong><\/h3>\nHaving a flutter is one thing, but filling up on liquid courage and overestimating a) your horse sense and b) your budget will leave you with a money hangover. Which is dangerous, cos you\u2019ll need some cash in the morning for a Berocca and a bacon and egg roll. Can\u2019t trust yourself? Withdraw as much cash as you\u2019re prepared to lose, then leave your cards at home.<\/p>\n
Survival tip #6: Sunscreen<\/strong><\/h3>\nEvery other beauty tip pales (yeah, we said it) in comparison to this one. \u201cBut I won\u2019t be out in the sun much\u201d, \u201cI\u2019m wearing makeup\u201d, \u201cI never burn\u201d \u2013 all famous last words. Not only are you doing damage to your skin, but red lobster neck seriously reduces your chances of pulling at the afterparty.<\/p>\n
Race-day hats aren\u2019t just glam \u2013 they\u2019re sun smart too.<\/p><\/div>\n
Survival tip #7: Social snaps<\/strong><\/h3>\nFill up your public socials at the start of the day, when everyone\u2019s hair, smiles, and fun levels are at their peak. Save the debauched snaps for the inner circle. Mum\u2019s not ready for it.<\/p>\n
Survival tip #8: Late check-out<\/strong><\/h3>\nMany hotels will give you a late checkout for a small fee, or even for free if you just ask the question. Take the pressure off the morning after with some sleep-in time. Plus, room service breakfast is the bomb.<\/p>\n
You, luxe-ing it up between races like it\u2019s NBD.<\/p><\/div>\n
Survival tip #5: No regret bets<\/strong><\/h3>\nHaving a flutter is one thing, but filling up on liquid courage and overestimating a) your horse sense and b) your budget will leave you with a money hangover. Which is dangerous, cos you\u2019ll need some cash in the morning for a Berocca and a bacon and egg roll. Can\u2019t trust yourself? Withdraw as much cash as you\u2019re prepared to lose, then leave your cards at home.<\/p>\n
Survival tip #6: Sunscreen<\/strong><\/h3>\nEvery other beauty tip pales (yeah, we said it) in comparison to this one. \u201cBut I won\u2019t be out in the sun much\u201d, \u201cI\u2019m wearing makeup\u201d, \u201cI never burn\u201d \u2013 all famous last words. Not only are you doing damage to your skin, but red lobster neck seriously reduces your chances of pulling at the afterparty.<\/p>\n
Race-day hats aren\u2019t just glam \u2013 they\u2019re sun smart too.<\/p><\/div>\n
Survival tip #7: Social snaps<\/strong><\/h3>\nFill up your public socials at the start of the day, when everyone\u2019s hair, smiles, and fun levels are at their peak. Save the debauched snaps for the inner circle. Mum\u2019s not ready for it.<\/p>\n
Survival tip #8: Late check-out<\/strong><\/h3>\nMany hotels will give you a late checkout for a small fee, or even for free if you just ask the question. Take the pressure off the morning after with some sleep-in time. Plus, room service breakfast is the bomb.<\/p>\n
Every other beauty tip pales (yeah, we said it) in comparison to this one. \u201cBut I won\u2019t be out in the sun much\u201d, \u201cI\u2019m wearing makeup\u201d, \u201cI never burn\u201d \u2013 all famous last words. Not only are you doing damage to your skin, but red lobster neck seriously reduces your chances of pulling at the afterparty.<\/p>\n
Race-day hats aren\u2019t just glam \u2013 they\u2019re sun smart too.<\/p><\/div>\n
Survival tip #7: Social snaps<\/strong><\/h3>\nFill up your public socials at the start of the day, when everyone\u2019s hair, smiles, and fun levels are at their peak. Save the debauched snaps for the inner circle. Mum\u2019s not ready for it.<\/p>\n
Survival tip #8: Late check-out<\/strong><\/h3>\nMany hotels will give you a late checkout for a small fee, or even for free if you just ask the question. Take the pressure off the morning after with some sleep-in time. Plus, room service breakfast is the bomb.<\/p>\n
Many hotels will give you a late checkout for a small fee, or even for free if you just ask the question. Take the pressure off the morning after with some sleep-in time. Plus, room service breakfast is the bomb.<\/p>\n