10 WHAT’S ON The Club Lawn Hotel In-between races, head to the Club Lawn Hotel, located on the Front Lawn East, the coolest place to be on course with its relaxed chic vibes and contemporary style. The perfect place to grab a cocktail and mingle with friends. Plus some of Melbourne’s trendiest restaurants to enjoy. • Gradi • Hella Good by Stalactites • Merrywell • Oriental Teahouse Pin & Win Buy a Lexus Melbourne Cup souvenir pin and help support children to recover from the trauma of abuse and family violence. Established in 1995, Pin & Win is the VRC’s leading charitable initiative that has raised more than $6.9 million for various charities to date. The VRC’s Charity Partner for Pin & Win this year is Australian Childhood Foundation, a leading not-for-profit organisation that provides specialist therapeutic support to children to help them heal and feel safe, as well as educating and empowering communities to safeguard children. By simply purchasing a pin, racegoers have the opportunity to enter the draw to win more than $130,000 in prizes including a brand-new 2022 Lexus NX 350h 2WD F Sport Hybrid with automatic transmission, valued at $81,694. The commemorative pins cost $5 and $10 for a diamante horseshoe pin and are available for purchase on course and online at vrc.com.au. Merchandise Make sure you visit the merchandise stores on course over the four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, located in the Betting Ring, the Breezeway, Hill Square, in The Domain and The Nursery. From silk ties and scarves to stubby holders and caps, racegoers will find a range of VRC and Melbourne Cup Carnival merchandise items to choose from, including an exclusive member’s merchandise range.
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