"It must be beginner's luck because I do not know anything about the industry, I just thought it would be fun to have a little punt.
"The funny thing was I couldn't hear the race because everyone was screaming, it was only at the end when I saw who had won on the screen that I exploded."
Ms Westhead was one of more than 60 people who celebrated Melbourne Cup Day at Elizabeth Cafe & Larder yesterday, enjoying bubbles and nibbles along with a fashion show put on by Sisters & Co.
Judges Annemarie Quill from indulge magazine and Lilia Cass from Sisters & Co handed out prizes for best hat, best shoes, best tie and best-dressed man and woman.
Natalie Baird from Te Puna, who wore a black silk dress from TK, jacket by Bec & Bridge, shoes by Miss Wilson and a citron Karen Walker belt with bow detail, was named best-dressed woman.
Best-dressed man went to a dapper Mount local, Kyle Goldsack, who mixed a luxe Ralph Lauren shirt with 'ankle grazer' pants and jacket from online retailer ASOS.
"My pants were only $17," Mr Goldsack said.
"It just goes to show you can look good for not a lot of money!"