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THE Redlands is gearing up once again for the race that stops the nation, with Melbourne Cup events set to be held all across the city next Tuesday.
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Stylist Donny Galella said animal prints were all the rage this season, with race-goers encouraged to reflect their personalities in their outfits.
"Bold types can go for a modern style with bright colours," he said.
"If you're conservative, pare back for a classic look with neutral tones."
All eyes will be on Surprise Baby, owned by Alexandra Hills resident John Fiteni, which will be racing for the $8 million Melbourne Cup.
Skies will remain mostly clear at Flemington, but the weather bureau is predicting a 70 per cent chance of rain for Redlands on Cup Day, with temperatures to peak at a mild 25 degrees.
While Victorians have enjoyed a public holiday for the Cup since 1877, many in the Redlands enjoy lunch at a local venue and take part in an office or club sweep.
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Residents can watch the race at Redlands venues including:
- Fiction Bar and Restaurant, Cleveland
- Courthouse Restaurant, Cleveland
- The Lighthouse, Cleveland
- Donald Simpson Centre, Cleveland
- Grand View Hotel, Cleveland
- Cleveland Sands Hotel, Cleveland
- Redlands RSL, Cleveland
- Alexandra Hills Hotel, Alexandra Hills
- Hogan's Wellington Point Hotel, Wellington Point
- Redlands Sporting Club, Wellington Point
- Capalaba Sports Club, Capalaba
- Capalaba Tavern, Capalaba
- Redland Bay Hotel, Redland Bay
- Barcella Restaurant, Victoria Point
- Elysium Restaurant and Bar, Victoria Point
- Victoria Point Bowls and Recreation Club, Victoria Point
- Sharks Sporting Club, Victoria Point
- Victoria Point Tavern, Victoria Point
- Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton
- Curlew Cafe, Coochiemudlo Island
- Stradbroke Hotel, Point Lookout
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