Melbourne Cup Race Day. All these photos should belong to one of Australia's most famous days. The abandoned office as the horses are led into the gates. The office tea room crammed with people, silly hats, booze and food. A trifle cake for dessert. Hang on. That's NOT trifle cake. The menu listing deceived a group of country girls ( bellies taut with hunger ) and fiery words were dealt out to the restaurant staff. We can accept some artiness to our starters and mains but NEVER take those liberties with dessert.