Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse dawned bright and clear. The vibes were on point. The races: dramatic. The billionaires? For the most part, elsewhere.
As the name suggests, Flemington’s Birdcage is an enclosure constructed for the ogling of beautiful people. And every year, we seem to spot more of them and fewer of the corporate heavy-weights who recently gave the day its moneyed heft.
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Myriam Robin is a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com
Zoe Samios covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the media and telecommunications reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and covered media at The Australian. Connect with Zoe on Twitter. Email Zoe at zoe.samios@afr.com
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