MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON

After a stint of unpredictable weather, including a freak storm where the state was lashed with winds of more than 90km/h, hail and flash flooding, Melbourne Cup Day arrived in Adelaide with welcoming warmth and sunshine. In the end it was a gorgeous day for our sold-out Melbourne Cup Luncheon at the Club. Guests were dressed to the nines in elegant outfits, the women creating a fashion field of their own with the men putting in a good appearance too. The fashion front saw the return of standout fascinators and larger, bold brimmed hats taking precedence over clips and delicate headbands at this year’s Cup. Our best dressed prizes were awarded to Club members David Murray and Carol Adams, congratulations. The main event saw the reigning Australian Horse of the Year, Verry Elleegant, taking out the 2021 Melbourne Cup in a thrilling upset victory followed by short-priced favourite, Incentivise, in second with import, Spanish Mission, in third and Floating Artist in fourth. Overall it was another successful event at the CYCSA, a blissful afternoon of good food, fashion, sweeps, prizes and, of course, the screening of the big race. To all who attended, I look forward to seeing you again next year and to those who missed out, I hope you can join us next year for what’s sure to be another spectacular Melbourne Cup Day celebration of fun and frivolity. PS - Be sure to get your tickets early to avoid disappointment as we were booked out well in advance.

Mellissa Vahoumis Marketing & Communications Officer