RACEGOERS are gearing up for a day of fun and fashion trackside at this year's Melbourne Cup event at Wentworth.

With all umbrella tables sold out, organisers said they're hopeful that this year's will be the biggest event to date.

"The track is looking great, really lovely and green, and there's plenty of shade," Wentworth District Racing Club secretary Kathleen Stuckey said.

"Preparations for...