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November 04, 2008 01:35pm

What race? ... Some are there to see the Melbourne Cup, but others are there to check out what people are wearing / AAP

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What race? ... Some people are there to watch the Melbourne Cup, while others are there to check out the fashions and to see if they can spot a celebrity or two / AAP image

SOME people go to the Melbourne Cup to watch the horses, but others go to be seen.

Check out the fashions in the field.

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