The 150th running of Melbourne Cup also known as 'The race that stops the nation' is the richest & most prestigious "two mile" handicap in the world. For racegoers it's a chance for the ladies to 'frock up' & the men to 'suit up'. From the general public section full of jovial 'punters' to the ultra-exclusive corporate marquees in the famous 'Birdcage' enclosure to the grand opulence of the VRC members section, the Melbourne cup in itself covers the social & economic fabric of Melbourne as much as it showcases the racing pedigree of the horses whom trot furiously around the famous Flemington racecourse.