Top 5 Ways to Kick Up Your Heels (And Show off Your Socks) For the 2020 Racing Season

November 02. 2020
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Ok, let’s face it. 2020 has been, um, weird, to say the least. Let’s just say it won’t go down in history as the year of big bashes!

But all through history, homo sapiens have always found a way to honour the big – and small – occasions in life. Nowadays is no different. As the racing season approaches, what better time to dress up and throw back a Dafne Martini?

Here are some snazzy ways to do the races in style, whether you’re celebrating with your besties or family members:

1)         Don your finest

The racing season has typically given Aussie men a fabulous reason for getting out of our usual (casual) attire into something more Insta worthy. Whether you’re going top-hat and posh, or funky and funny, it’s time to organise a party – online or off. Tip 1: If you’re doing a Zoom soirée, you could get away with only dressing up in the top half, but leave your Don Sox on! Tip 2: accessorise, accessorise, accessorise (think cufflinks, hankies and the all-important too-cool-for-school socks).

2)         Funk up the food

Fancy a chicken, truffle and artichoke milk bun, Za’atar crusted prawns with preserved lemon labneh or a charcuterie board? These are just some of the mouth-wateringly delicious treats you can order as part of raceday hamper baskets being curated around the nation. Why DIY when you can outsource – that’s our motto in life.

3)         Cocktails to make at home

More time at home has given us inspo to try our hand at new things. Some of us have learned to garden. To cut our own hair. And hell, we’ve even learned barista and bar tending skills. To rev up the racing season, stock up on glasses, fruits, sugar or honey, ice and favourite liquers and spirits. Then discover some dead-easy cocktail recipes online!

4)         Socks as superhero

Remember that movie Risky Business? It’s hard to go past that scene when a baby-faced Tom Cruise bops around the room dressed in socks, shirt and undies…only. So much has changed since then. If you’re staying home for the races, and keen to have your own private party, know this: socks have become so much cooler, thanks in large part to labels like Don Sox!

5)         Download a betting app

Are you a betting man? It won’t come as a surprise that there are apps to do the heavy lifting for you in the search for that winning horse. Check out this handy website to get a done-for-you review of the best picks on mobile phone bookmaker apps. No horsin’ around here!

Before you race off to plan your festivities, let us know what creative and cheeky ways you’ll be celebrating the season this year.

Don your sox and see what’s possible…

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