Bad News After The Last
Sun Herald
Sunday November 11, 1990
LASTING impression of Melbourne Cup day for some was the members-only Bird Cage carpark. During proceedings it was the scene of some most decorous dining, however, it did become a little untidy after the last race.
Not before trainer Colin Hayes and beer baron John Elliott added some class as they strode through, resplendent in morning suit (yes, I know it was late afternoon but YOU tell them) and accepted the plaudits of the punters after the last race, just missing the Mini Minor nearby with "Party till you Puke"emblazoned across its rear.
Regretably the worst was yet to come. It arrived at around 6.30pm with an even less savoury display from two locals who bared their rears to the members from outside the fenced-in carpark. Shock, horror, they then offered such edifying cries as "you wankers", "death to all yuppies" and "eat the rich".
Inside, three compatriots were also seen helping themselves to the contents of a wicker picnic basket and chilled champagne while perched in the boot of a Mercedes Benz, as furious but impotent owners made off for the nearest Gendarme and the helping hand of the law.
It was that sort of day.
© 1990 Sun Herald
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