Sydney to Hobart Race 2009...

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Looks like there's a change in the wind...

Congratulations to the triumph New Zealand Maxi 'Alfa Romeo', 2009 winner of the '65th Annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race'. Beating 'Wild Oates' who was close line chasing a record 5th consecutive line honours win... narrowing the margin on the last day from 32 nautical miles to only 11 nautical miles. Wow - it was a breath taking race, with near to perfect conditions and what would seem to be only casualties of pride...

For more details on the race & win, visit SMH.com.au

Image from Warwick Fabrics, Australian House & Garden January 2010 issue

The Race That Stops A Nation... It's Melbourne Cup Day!

In celebration of our [national] big race day that is - The Melbourne Cup , held at Flemington Race Course, Flemington Victoria [Australia]. The Melbourne Cup is traditionally held on the first Tuesday of November each year and series of prestigious races days lead up to this one BIG Cup day!! I came across this fabulous advertisement from Warwick fabrics from the most recent Vogue Living November / December 2009 issue that shows us what it's all about! The colour, the pattern, the print, the movement, the horses & their jockeys - and the captured anticipation of who's going to win! PLace your bets... the race begins at 3pm sharp Australian Eastern Standard local time. Good Luck & Have Fun! x

Image from Warwick Fabrics advertsiment - Vogue Living November / December 2009 issue