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Pubs and offices around the country are all set for the 2020 Melbourne Cup at Flemington racecourse today.
Everywhere except Melbourne of course, where most people are opting to go to the park or the beach, after six months in lockdown.
In Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and the other major centres that have been able to manage the pandemic, celebrations have been underway since 9am with champagne breakfasts and backyard pre-drinks.
The race has occasionally wavered from its traditional start time over the year but this year it’s scheduled to begin right on the hour at 2pm Queensland time and 3pm AEDT.
It is for this reason that NSW Premier Hot Mess Gladys is starting to cop a few worrying side-eyes from her girlfriends, as she powers through the flute glasses before midday.
Followed by an army of the post-break-up girl gang, the NSW Premier is being monitored closely by her friends. This comes after the recent ICAC inquiries into her break up with the corrupt Wagga MP Daryl Maguire confirms her status as the ‘damaged goods’ in her social circle.
“How many is she on now?” Debbie asks Kelly, two besties who are growing concerned about the potential for some classic Cup Day incidents.
“I don’t know” says Kels.
“Like, six??”
“I can’t keep up. Whose that guy with the goatee she keeps talking to? He looks like bad news”
With four hours until the race, the sisterhood is now in overdrive with gentle suggestions of a maybe a glass of water or some food.
“Guys. Just stop” says Hot Mess Gladys.
“I know what you are all doing”
“I’M FINE” she scowls.
“[hiccup]”
MORE TO COME.
