Once described as the sport of kings, horse racing is now the domain of models and content creators at the racetracks of Sydney and Melbourne.

The late Queen Elizabeth II was the last reigning British monarch to enjoy the mingling scent of horses, meat pies, beer and Chanel No.5 from the stands of Royal Randwick Racecourse in 1992, where today’s $20 million The Everest race takes place. In 1981, the Queen visited the home of the $5 million Caulfield Cup, also held today.

This spring carnival the special guest most worthy of a curtsy or tipped fedora is Danish Count Nikolai of Monpezat, attending The Everest race. The closest internet personality and Caulfield Cup ambassador Mary Vitinaros comes to a crown is a floral headpiece.

Nikolai’s strong social media presence and good looks,

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