Hours before the bedlam of a spring afternoon at Flemington, the hard work has already begun. From the “keeper of the roses” to the man in charge of the horse areas on course, the insiders explain what goes into a day at the track.
Hours before fashionistas, socialites and punters arrive by train, before racegoers flock in to be greeted by a bronze statue of racing legend Roy Higgins, the serious business has already begun at Flemington.
Janet McMillan, from near Kyneton, arrives early to find friends in the Nursery. She’s been coming for more than 20 years. I ask if it has passed on to the next generation, only to find out son Luke plays for AFL club Fremantle. He’ll be at the Cup, but doesn’t care too much for his dad’s work. Lee Jordan, the Victoria Racing Club’s racing manager, is responsible for all the horse areas on the course – from the float carpark to the stables, the horses coming into the mounting yard and the mounting yard operation.
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