7 October: Spring Racing

Caulfield Racetrack
Join Bridget as she is taken on a guided tour of Caulfield and learns that this year marks the 130th running of the BMW Caulfield Cup. Racing on the Caulfield track began back in 1876 and it was three years later that the first Caulfield Cup was run, the Caulfield Guineas followed in 1881. Both races are still celebrated today come Spring Racing Carnival. A day of racing at Caulfield starts as early as 5am when ground staff arrive. As dawn turns into day, punters start arriving to place their bets and enjoy the many facilities on offer.

The Age Caulfield Guineas Day
Caulfield Racecourse, Station Street
13 October Saturday
www.caulfieldracing.com.au

The BMW Caulfield Cup
Caulfield Racecourse, Station Street
20 October Saturday www.caulfieldracing.com.au

Damian Oliver
Of all the champions to forge a name for themselves in the sport of kings, there is one who epitomises what we all know as true Aussie spirit. Damien Oliver has one of the biggest names in Australian racing and the whole country rode with him back in 2002 when he won the Melbourne Cup on a 6 year old chestnut gelding named Media Puzzle. Join Glen as he spends a day in the life of Damien Oliver. You can catch Damien Oliver at all the Major race meetings over the Spring Racing carnival, where he'll be working hard to add to his winning total.

Australian Racing Museum
Rather than head out to Flemington, Caulfield or Moonee Valley, Loz decided to spend a day at the Australian Racing Museum at Federation Square. The museum has had its permanent home in Federation Square since 2004. As an added bonus, Loz was lucky enough to speak with the Patron of the Hall of Fame, Mr Roy Higgins, who rode over 2300 winners in his career including two Melbourne Cup Winners. The Australian Racing Museum is currently featuring an exhibit of race day fashion from leading designers and milliners and has loads of interesting artefacts and interactive displays.
Ph: 03 9258 4269
www.racingmuseum.com.au

Crown Promenade Hotel
Style is one word you'll hear quite a lot when it comes to Crown. After a very successful day at the races, Bridget continues her winning streak by having a lovely relaxing weekend at the very stylish inner city hotel, Crown Promenade. Join her as she searches for that perfect accessory and spends an evening with someone special, all under the one roof.
Ph 1800 776 612
www.crownpromenade.com.au

Moonee Valley
For Melbournians, the Spring Racing Carnival means horses, betting and fashion. Join Esther as she dresses up for Spring Racing and takes a tour of Moonee Valley with Giaan Rooney. They discover that when it comes to racing fashion the three most important things are this season's must have dress, a pair of killer heels that won't kill your feet and of course a hat. What better place to let the fillies out of their starting gates than in Melbourne, the country's fashion capital. Australia on Collins located on Melbourne's swanky style mile, is most certainly your one stop shop for all race day accessories.

Moonee Valley Racing Club
McPherson Street, Moonee Ponds
Ph: 1300 79 79 59
www.mvrc.com.au

Australia on Collins
Collins Street
www.australiaoncollins.com.au

What's On

Port Fairy Spring Music Festival
Now in its 17th year, the Port Fairy Music Festival program includes a variety of concerts held at various venues within walking distance of each other around the town.
Where: Various Venues
When: 12 – 14 October
More: Phone 03 5568 3030 www.portfairyspringmusicfestival.com

Opera in the Vineyards 2007
If opera is more your style, head to Moonah Links on the Mornington Peninsula next weekend for this year's weekend Opera in the Vineyards.
Where: Moonah Links
When: 13 October
More: Phone 1800 675 875 or www.visitvictoria.com.au

Walk to cure Diabetes
Coordinated by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, join Walk to cure Diabetes at Albert Park next Sunday to raise money and support for this debilitating condition.
Where: Albert Park
When: 14 October, 10am
More: Phone 1300 363 126 or www.jdrf.org.au/walk

Timber and Working with Wood show
For all the guys out there grab your sons and head to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre next weekend for the Timber and Working with Wood Show.
Where: Melbourne Expo Centre
When: 12 – 14 October
More: Phone 03 8420 5400 or www.workingwithwood.com

Out and About

The Age Caulfield Guineas Day
Head to Caulfield next Saturday for one of this year's feature race days, the Age Caulfield Guineas, where the final of the Caulfield Classic Style award will be held.
Where: Caulfield Race Course
When: 13 October
More: www.caulfieldracing.com.au

Girls Night Out
If you're in need of a girls night out then Moonee Valley Race Course is the place to be next Friday night. The first race starts at 6.45pm, so don't be late.
Where: Moonee Valley Race Course
When: 12 October
More: Phone 1300 797 959 or www.mvrc.net.au

Spring Racing Carnival
Spring Racing Carnival celebrations kick off early at Crown, where you can enjoy free live entertainment, fashion shows and special events like The Big Spring Racing Party and Race Day Luncheons.
Where: Crown Entertainment Complex
When: 10 October – 11 November
More: Phone 1800 818 088 or www.crownspringracing.com.au