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A laid-back Melbourne Cup day celebrated across Shepparton

By Georgia Rossiter

Nov 2, 2021

Victory: Violet Stapleton, 4, picked the winner, Verry Elleegant. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Melbourne Cup day was a relaxed affair around Shepparton this year.

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Shepparton’s The Parklake restaurant hosted a few Melbourne Cup lunches, but general manager Kash Sharma thinks many residents took the opportunity to go away for the weekend instead.

“Last year it was crazy,” he said.

At The Deck in Shepparton, punters took the day to relax and enjoy some cocktails.

No fascinators were seen in the lead-up to 3pm, as the Peppermill Inn in Kialla filled up with groups of family and friends catching up.

The dress code was casual as everyone gathered outside in the sun.

Great day out: Emma O’Hern and Antonetta Latorre took the opportunity to dress up and head to lunch for cup day at The Parklake. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Not a bad day to be on duty: Parklake supervisor Jordan Baxter, general manager Kash Sharma and receptionist Chloe Salmon took it easy today after less people booked in for lunch than normal. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Cocktails in the sun: Bartender at The Deck Vittoria Pellegrino kept busy making colourful drinks for patrons. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Great day for a drink: Friends Ella Sprunt, Teagan Bau and Shealih Dawson enjoyed the afternoon at The Deck. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

All smiles: Shanae McPherson and Zoe Martin joined friends at The Deck for a drink and a catch-up. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Relaxed public holiday: Wilow Hoskin and Maya Ingham met up at The Deck to make the most of the warm weather. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Catching up: Dylan Mason, Jack McNulty and Noah Mawson had a casual beer at The Deck yesterday afternoon. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Great times: Demika Berry, Natasha Randall and Jacob Anderson didn’t back the winner, but had a good time at the Peppermill all the same. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Making most of the weather: Nicole White and Shari Grigg bet on Exploding Jack, but he didn’t end up a money-maker. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Family day: (From back left): Anthony Stapleton, Ellie Hayes, Peter Ota, Nicole Dmytriw and Lilliana Stapleton, 9; (front) Violet Stapleton, 4, Gavin Curley, Kelly Stapleton and Ted Stapleton, 6. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

By Georgia Rossiter

Shepparton News journalist

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