Cup day at the Cal given thumbs up

Winning trifecta: Ian Matherson, Terry Moore and Guy Galvin having a punt and a beer on cup day at the Caledonian. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by steve Huntley.

Caledonian couple: Jannine Atkinson and Stephen Waters on Melbourne Cup day at the Caledonian Hotel. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by steve Huntley.

Ladies’ lunch: Sandra Doody, Maggie Ellis, Nicole Smith and Sarah Lees had lunch on cup day at the Caledonian Hotel. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by steve Huntley.

Cup connection: The Dobeli family enjoying a great lunch at the Caledonian. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by steve Huntley.

Spring zing: Tayne Foster, Chloe Davies, Hayden Davies and Shania Willemsen. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by steve Huntley.

Cup half full: Pam Burns and Lorraine Matherson enjoy a glass of wine on cup day at the Cal Hotel. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by steve Huntley.

Cup cheers: Paula Flower and Dean Moore celebrating their engagement and cup day at the Cal. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by steve Huntley.

Winning hand: Ray Byron and Darryl Chic show off the spoils of their cup day - betting responsibly, of course. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by steve Huntley.