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An early peek inside the Melbourne Cup Birdcage

An early peek inside the Melbourne Cup Birdcage

This year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival feels more fashion, fine dining and racing up front and party out the back.

Patrick DurkinBOSS Deputy editor

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The Birdcage at the Melbourne Cup Carnival feels a little more grown up this year.

There are fewer gimmicks – gone is G.H. Mumm’s swimming pool, 60-foot yacht and rocket ship – replaced by a greater sense of sophistication and elegance, the media preview of the Birdcage on Wednesday revealed.

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Patrick Durkin
Patrick DurkinBOSS Deputy editorPatrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com

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