Emirates spices up the Birdcage on ‘Ladies Day’ at the 2009 Melbourne Cup Carnival
DUBAI, U.A.E., 5th November 2009 - The fillies were out in full force at the Emirates Marquee on Crown Oaks Day on Thursday, as the celebrations continued at the 2009 Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Affectionately referred to as ‘Ladies Day’ the racing highlight was the Group 1 Crown Oaks for three-year-old fillies which was won by Faint Perfume, ridden by Michael Rodd and trained by Australian legend Bart Cummings; however it was Emirates Marquee that showcased the finest in terms of style and glamour.
The vibrant colours, cosmopolitan culture and the rich heritage of India set the perfect scene for guests including Alan Didak, Amelia Coote, Andrew O’Keefe, Angus Kennett, Brad Sewell, Cindy Sargon, Dale Thomas, Dane Swan, David Briskin, Dr Harry Cooper, Gary Ablett Junior and Lauren Phillips, Georgia Sinclair and Stevie Lew, Grant Smillie, Heath Shaw, Helen O’Connor, Jennifer Keyte, Josh Fraser, Kat Stewart, Kate Langbroek, Kimberley Davies, Laura Dundovic, Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin and Kasia Z, Louis Mariette, Mark Pennell, Mark Spano, Michael & Lindy Klim, Nick Maxwell, Paul and Barbara Licuria, Russel Gilbert, Todd McKenney, Tom Williams, Travis Cloke, Trevor Marmalade and Zoe Badwi.
The final day of the 2009 Melbourne Cup Carnival, Emirates Stakes Day, is fast growing in popularity and will take place at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday 7th November.
Guests of Emirates can expect a relaxed day with fun for the entire family including Emirates Stakes Day Fashions on the Field.
Emirates is the Principal Partner of the Melbourne Cup Carnival and the title sponsor of the Emirates Melbourne Cup and Emirates Stakes.
Emirates currently flies non-stop to six continents from Dubai and in India the airline serves the cities of Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram.