Sunburnt Country Photography - Jason Kimberley

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Spring Racing

Some people can tell it’s Spring at the sight of the first swallow building a nest. Other folk say it’s when the new lambs are at foot. For the practical it’s the first of September. For me it’s the sweet smell of fresh cut grass, flowering roses, the thunder of hooves and the heaving mass of humanity invading the public lawn at Flemington racetrack in Melbourne.

The public lawn at Flemington is akin to the beach: any standard of dress is acceptable, no one cares how they end up looking after a day out in the elements, everyone is outgoing, friendly and looking for fun.

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