mares and fashion in Darwin Cup

  Thousands of people gathered in the Darwin Cup to Fannie Bay Racecourse, like the first day of the nine races run and won. The last race - the counter Darwin Cup 2000 - is held at about 17.30 clock. A steady stream of people decreases their way through the doors of the Fannie Bay Racecourse, and inside, the champagne. Fashions in the field: Dozens of people have already highlighted the competitive off-track of the day. The judges say they are looking for a light-hearted approach. "I think we have a sense of humor," the judge said Jo Bailey. "I think we are made for something good, do not look serious." Bookmakers say several horses out when Darwin Cup favorites. You expect in Paris 2000 average about $ 25 each during the day. The head of the Darwin Turf Club, Philip neck, could put in the extra effort in the hope of the mean field, a record turnout. "More tables and chairs in the shade, which is very important," he said. Victorian champion Hawks Bay hopes to get out of the Darwin Cup for the third time in a row. Meanwhile, host is the party to the first horse since 1996 for a triple crown. Twenty thousand people are expected at the track today