St Remio Closes Out the 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival on Stakes Day
Derby Day feels like a long time ago now. After a week of Cup Day crowds and Oaks Day florals, Flemington became a family day for Stakes Day. Whole families turned up dressed to the nines, with sharp suits, statement hats and high fashion from every generation on the lawns. The best possible way to close out the Carnival.
One last pour on Stakes Day
Stakes Day 2026 closed out a Spring Racing Carnival where every coffee on the ground at Flemington was St Remio. For the final day, you could find us in the same three spots, the Pink Palace by the betting ring, the Lexus Pavilion, and our container by the Elms, where Mr Black was serving espresso martinis. Coffee, Mont Blancs, Pistachio Mont Blancs and our Lemon Pie Cold Brew were all on pour one last time.
Great racing, and a coffee to keep warm
The racing delivered right to the last, with big fields, close finishes and a crowd that stayed out on the lawns long after the final race. Spring didn't quite get the memo though. A chill hung around all afternoon, and a hot coffee quickly became the must-have accessory to go with the race day outfits. Our baristas kept them coming from first race to last.
Until next year!
Thank you to Laurent, Cygnett, Mr Black and Lexus for sharing the track with us this Carnival, and a huge thank you to our team for every pour. Catch up on the whole week, from Derby Day and Cup Day to Oaks Day.
Every coffee we poured on course connects back to the women of the Cocagi Cooperative in Rwanda. See the projects your coffee funds.
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