FROM primped and proper ladies with delicate hats to whooping tradies in high vis and workboots, the community gathered as one on Tuesday afternoon to witness the 2016 Melbourne Cup.
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And the Guardian’s team of journalists – Britt Ramsey, Ute Schulenberg and Christian Knight – hurtled around the traps to catch the faces, atmosphere and excitement.
Watch people watching the Great Race at The Golden Sands, Nambucca Heads:
The photo gallery features images from Nambucca Heads, Macksville, Bowraville, Valla and Urunga.
It surely was a memorable afternoon for all and one.
The race itself was a cracker – as Almandin ($12.30) pipped the aptly named Heartbreak City ($5.70) at the post, ahead of the much fancied Hartnell ($3.10).
