Puffing Billy ride for Cup

WHILE Melbourne is in the grips of Spring Racing Carnival fever, the Melbourne Cup trophy slipped into Lakeside Station aboard Puffing Billy on Thursday 20 October. Bryan Martin, Melbourne Cup Tour Ambassador, and Georgia Connolly, Flemington Ambassador, brought along the prized trophy to Emerald Lake Park. Pictured from left with the trophy are volunteers Trevor, Phil, Derek, Christian, Julie, Marray and Akbar. 160802 Picture: ROB CAREW