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Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Big day of racing lined up for Melbourne and Sydney

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Wu, A., Ward, R., Russell, D., Thompson, C., Kerry, C., Byrne, F., Schelle, C., & Breen, N. (2026, October 16). Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Big day of racing lined up for Melbourne and Sydney. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/politics/victoria/caulfield-cup-and-the-everest-live-big-day-of-racing-lined-up-for-melbourne-and-sydney-20261017-p6167l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-17 · by Andrew Wu, Roy Ward, Danny Russell, Courtney Thompson, Craig Kerry, Fiona Byrne, Caroline Schelle, Neil Breen

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Kate Waterhouse, an experienced racecourse attendee and ATC Fashion Stakes Judge, discusses the importance of style at racing events like The Everest in Sydney. She emphasizes avoiding fashion mistakes that make someone look out of place and encourages having fun while staying true to the elegant dress code expected at these occasions. Waterhouse advises feeling comfortable and confident with your choice while incorporating some individual flair.
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On October 16 and 17, 2026, major horse racing events, The Caulfield Cup in Melbourne and The Everest in Sydney, took place, drawing significant attention to racewear fashion. Kate Waterhouse, a seasoned presenter attending Everest, highlighted the importance of adhering to traditional elegance while allowing for individual flair. The event also fueled the ongoing rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne, with Sydney participants emphasizing their city's superior weather conditions and more experimental approach to racing attire compared to Melbourne’s classic style.

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“The articles describe different races on different racecourses (Everest in Sydney and Caulfield Cup in Melbourne) on the same day, involving distinct fashion events.”
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“Racing fashion is a great opportunity to have fun and experiment, but you should still feel comfortable and confident,” Waterhouse says. And while a bit of individual flair is welcome, don’t get too carried away with your interpretation of the dress code.
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2026-10-17 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Big day of racing lined up for Melbourne and Sydney · assertive framing

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Kate Waterhouse grew up around the racecourse, so by now, countless race days later, she can spot a fashion faux pas a mile away. asserted
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The presenter is attending Everest in Sydney today and serving as ATC Fashion Stakes Judge, dishing out her well-earned wisdom on what sets someone apart in the racewear competition. asserted
what → attend → competition
For her, the biggest style “ick” is when it’s clear someone looks out of place. asserted
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“Racing fashion is a great opportunity to have fun and experiment, but you should still feel comfortable and confident,” Waterhouse says. And while a bit of individual flair is welcome, don’t get too carried away with your interpretation of the dress code. asserted
bit → race → code
“It’s important to dress for the occasion,” she says. asserted
she → ’ → occasion
“There’s a certain elegance to racing fashion that I love.” asserted
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