As arguably the most prestigious sporting event on the Antipodean calendar, the Melbourne Cup has us champing at the bit to snatch a piece of the action each and every year. Thanks to an array of bustling hospitality hotspots, including the likes of Ostro, Soul Bar & Bistro, and HeadQuarters, those who couldn’t make it across the pond this time around still had a place to enjoy the champagne-fuelled festivities in style. Here, are the pictures that best capture the day that was.