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Melbourne Cup: Sydney glams up to celebrate the race that stops the nation

Sydneysiders donned their favourite frocks to celebrate the race that stops the nation. See who’s dressed the best in the gallery.

Models Ivan Martin and Ela Ray Markstein celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
Models Ivan Martin and Ela Ray Markstein celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.

With the sun shining and the pub calling, Sydneysiders enjoyed a corking afternoon out to watch the race that stops the nation.

The Melbourne Cup is the premier event on the racing calendar for those who celebrate it, reflected in the glamourous dresses and suits on display at the beachside venue.

See the best dressed punters across Sydney.

Manly Wharf Bar

Grace Agostino, of Manly, at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
Grace Agostino, of Manly, at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Ellen Walsh, Angela Stephan, Tara Magwenzi, Emily Jackson and Holly Moore, all from Bondi, at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Ellen Walsh, Angela Stephan, Tara Magwenzi, Emily Jackson and Holly Moore, all from Bondi, at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Rebecca Riley, Potts Point, madison, Potts Point, Sienna, Double Bay, matt, Double Bay and Elizabeth McAdams, Vaucluse, at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Rebecca Riley, Potts Point, madison, Potts Point, Sienna, Double Bay, matt, Double Bay and Elizabeth McAdams, Vaucluse, at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
Michael and Ryta Burns, of Long Reef, at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
Michael and Ryta Burns, of Long Reef, at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Michael Burns, Long Reef, Jacqueline Pengelly, Cromer, Gabriela Dan, Long Reef, Ryta Burns, Long Reef and Jonathan Dan, Long Reef at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Michael Burns, Long Reef, Jacqueline Pengelly, Cromer, Gabriela Dan, Long Reef, Ryta Burns, Long Reef and Jonathan Dan, Long Reef at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Holly Bos, Manly, Sarah Lawson, Narrabeen and Mel Lawson, Warriewood at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Holly Bos, Manly, Sarah Lawson, Narrabeen and Mel Lawson, Warriewood at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Gemma Eastwood, Manly, Matt Rugers, Balmain, Irene Barton, Balgowlah, Brett Barton, Balgowlah, Andrew Blades, Willoughby and James McGuire, Fairlight at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Gemma Eastwood, Manly, Matt Rugers, Balmain, Irene Barton, Balgowlah, Brett Barton, Balgowlah, Andrew Blades, Willoughby and James McGuire, Fairlight at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Charlotte Menogue, Balgowlah Heights, Nikki Lawson, Balgowlah Heights, Sonja Cook, South Africa, Robyn Quinn, Balgowlah Heights and Chantelle Bray, Balgowlah Heights at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Charlotte Menogue, Balgowlah Heights, Nikki Lawson, Balgowlah Heights, Sonja Cook, South Africa, Robyn Quinn, Balgowlah Heights and Chantelle Bray, Balgowlah Heights at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Paris Lowe, Collaroy, Tiffany Udana, Dee Why, Lauren Rizzo, Avalon, Tash Corr, Dee Why and Paris Wilson, Manly at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Paris Lowe, Collaroy, Tiffany Udana, Dee Why, Lauren Rizzo, Avalon, Tash Corr, Dee Why and Paris Wilson, Manly at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Northern beaches locals Matthew Clark, Glen Male, Damien Cook and Nathan Cooksley at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Northern beaches locals Matthew Clark, Glen Male, Damien Cook and Nathan Cooksley at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Yvonne Buckley, Collaroy and Julie Lloyd, Collaroy, at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Yvonne Buckley, Collaroy and Julie Lloyd, Collaroy, at the Manly Wharf Bar for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke

Hotel Steyne

Jose Cubo and Lucy Beel, both of Manly, at Manly's Hotel Steyne 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
Jose Cubo and Lucy Beel, both of Manly, at Manly's Hotel Steyne 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Amanda Walkaden, Manly Vale, Lauren Hannam, Manly, Claire Savage, Manly Vale and Virginia Hanson, Curl Curl at Manly's Hotel Steyne for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke
(Left to right) Amanda Walkaden, Manly Vale, Lauren Hannam, Manly, Claire Savage, Manly Vale and Virginia Hanson, Curl Curl at Manly's Hotel Steyne for the 2022 Melbourne Cup event. Picture: Jim O'Rourke

Jensens Restaurant

(L-R) Susan Marinos and Karlie Hart enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Susan Marinos and Karlie Hart enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Lisa Edwards, Vicki Peck, Danielle Simpson and Brooke Newnham enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Lisa Edwards, Vicki Peck, Danielle Simpson and Brooke Newnham enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Elizabeth Ristevski, Peter Ristevski and Robbie Canner enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Elizabeth Ristevski, Peter Ristevski and Robbie Canner enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Natalie Whippy, Michelle Price and Skye Rowan enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Natalie Whippy, Michelle Price and Skye Rowan enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Trish Szychter and Felicity Rayner enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Trish Szychter and Felicity Rayner enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Nicholas and Asha Haywood enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Nicholas and Asha Haywood enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Lorraine Weir and Gaye Moon enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Lorraine Weir and Gaye Moon enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Carla Bailey, Kylie Brown, Lisa Horne and Simone Peychers enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Carla Bailey, Kylie Brown, Lisa Horne and Simone Peychers enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Charlotte Dunstone, Simone Willoughby, Becky Levy and Juliette Toolin enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Charlotte Dunstone, Simone Willoughby, Becky Levy and Juliette Toolin enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Greg Andrews and Michele Hutchen enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Greg Andrews and Michele Hutchen enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Johan Khoury, Jo Green and Belinda Abrahams enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Johan Khoury, Jo Green and Belinda Abrahams enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Lisa Stewart and Anne Martin enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis
(L-R) Lisa Stewart and Anne Martin enjoying the Melbourne Cup at Jensens Restaurant in Kareela Village. Picture: Ashleigh Tullis

Chiswick Woollahra

Chiswick head chef Taylor Cullen (left) with Matt Moran at Chiswick Woollahra on Melbourne Cup day. Picture: supplied
Chiswick head chef Taylor Cullen (left) with Matt Moran at Chiswick Woollahra on Melbourne Cup day. Picture: supplied
Aleks Allen and Lauren Portelli, Chiswick Woollahra on Melbourne Cup day. Picture: supplied
Aleks Allen and Lauren Portelli, Chiswick Woollahra on Melbourne Cup day. Picture: supplied

Coogee Pavilion

From left to right: Lisa Godden, Mark Deguara and Cathy Deguara celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: Lisa Godden, Mark Deguara and Cathy Deguara celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: Mark Waller, Chris Bellamy and Jack Borg celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: Mark Waller, Chris Bellamy and Jack Borg celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: Sarah McAlpine and Laura Boland celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: Sarah McAlpine and Laura Boland celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: Tara Mckay, Carla Reid and Triin Thompson celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: Tara Mckay, Carla Reid and Triin Thompson celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From right to left: Manisha, Sheetal, Caroline and Ruth celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From right to left: Manisha, Sheetal, Caroline and Ruth celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From right to left: Tiana Digiorgi, Vanessa Michael, Kimberley Waters, Brooke Simon and Natalie Dodge celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From right to left: Tiana Digiorgi, Vanessa Michael, Kimberley Waters, Brooke Simon and Natalie Dodge celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: Adjani, Charlotte, Joseph, Cara and Patrick celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: Adjani, Charlotte, Joseph, Cara and Patrick celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
Natasha Cebalo celebrates Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
Natasha Cebalo celebrates Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: Dave, Bill, Owen, Rob, Elio and Allan celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: Dave, Bill, Owen, Rob, Elio and Allan celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: India Hearne, Kristina Poulos and Emily Yip celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: India Hearne, Kristina Poulos and Emily Yip celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
Emily Franklin and Ben Bourke celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
Emily Franklin and Ben Bourke celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right, Rebecca Ajaka, Cathy Ajaka, Rose Sassine and Gaby Ajaka celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right, Rebecca Ajaka, Cathy Ajaka, Rose Sassine and Gaby Ajaka celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: Emily Lewis and Willemijn Osselaer celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: Emily Lewis and Willemijn Osselaer celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: Sophie Stone, Ashleigh Woods and Olivia Reed celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.
From left to right: Sophie Stone, Ashleigh Woods and Olivia Reed celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at the Coogee Pavilion.

The Golden Sheaf

(Left to right) Igal Leis, Guy Leis, Jerry Leis, Eden Leis, The Golden Sheaf Double Bay.
(Left to right) Igal Leis, Guy Leis, Jerry Leis, Eden Leis, The Golden Sheaf Double Bay.
(Left to right) Amina Khayat, Shylee Barhom, Alice Pammet, The Golden Sheaf Double Bay.
(Left to right) Amina Khayat, Shylee Barhom, Alice Pammet, The Golden Sheaf Double Bay.
(Left to right) David Paton, Lachlan Britt, Sean Forsyth, Matt Gardener, Matt Jeffrey, The Golden Sheaf Double Bay.
(Left to right) David Paton, Lachlan Britt, Sean Forsyth, Matt Gardener, Matt Jeffrey, The Golden Sheaf Double Bay.
Lucette Parkes and Gaby Donato, The Golden Sheaf Double Bay.
Lucette Parkes and Gaby Donato, The Golden Sheaf Double Bay.
(Left to right) Sally M, Lucinda Perrin, Rosie Flynn, Kim Lane, The Golden Sheaf
(Left to right) Sally M, Lucinda Perrin, Rosie Flynn, Kim Lane, The Golden Sheaf
Louise and Sarah, The Golden Sheaf Double Bay.
Louise and Sarah, The Golden Sheaf Double Bay.
Tanyapas Duangchan, The Golden Sheaf Double Bay.
Tanyapas Duangchan, The Golden Sheaf Double Bay.

The Edinburgh Castle

(L-R) Rakhi and friend John at The Edi' Castle for the Melbourne Cup. Halloween's over, John! Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
(L-R) Rakhi and friend John at The Edi' Castle for the Melbourne Cup. Halloween's over, John! Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
(L-R) Lunch and the Melbourne Cup for Olivia, Shayne, Jake and Chris at The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
(L-R) Lunch and the Melbourne Cup for Olivia, Shayne, Jake and Chris at The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
(L-R) Brooke, Jasmine, Acacian, Serena and Rakhi enjoy the Melbourne Cup in the lounge bar of The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
(L-R) Brooke, Jasmine, Acacian, Serena and Rakhi enjoy the Melbourne Cup in the lounge bar of The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
(L-R) Daniel, Grace, Elizabeth and Rob at The Edinburgh Castle. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
(L-R) Daniel, Grace, Elizabeth and Rob at The Edinburgh Castle. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
(L-R) Scott, Kwan, Lewis and Michael at The Edinburgh Castle in the CBD for the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
(L-R) Scott, Kwan, Lewis and Michael at The Edinburgh Castle in the CBD for the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
(L-R) Seb, Tom, Lauren, Tom and Alberto at The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD, for the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
(L-R) Seb, Tom, Lauren, Tom and Alberto at The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD, for the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
(L-R) Darren, Joy, Jess, Dola, Charlie and Steve at The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD, for the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
(L-R) Darren, Joy, Jess, Dola, Charlie and Steve at The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD, for the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
(L-R) Daniel, Bozena, Todd and Richard at The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD. Richard decked out fantastically for the Melbourne Cup.
(L-R) Daniel, Bozena, Todd and Richard at The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD. Richard decked out fantastically for the Melbourne Cup.
(L-R) Cindy, Amit, Andy, Cicero, Danny and David at The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD.
(L-R) Cindy, Amit, Andy, Cicero, Danny and David at The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD.
(L-R) Natalie, Kim, Pierre and Alex at The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD.
(L-R) Natalie, Kim, Pierre and Alex at The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD.
(L-R) Maddie, Julie and Georgia at The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD, await the start of the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
(L-R) Maddie, Julie and Georgia at The Edinburgh Castle, Sydney CBD, await the start of the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
Sydneysiders at the historic CBD watering-hole, The Edinburgh Castle, are set and ready for the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
Sydneysiders at the historic CBD watering-hole, The Edinburgh Castle, are set and ready for the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Alexi Demetriadi
Drinkers at Sydney's The Edinburgh Castle await the start of the Melbourne Cup.
Drinkers at Sydney's The Edinburgh Castle await the start of the Melbourne Cup.

Castle Hill RSL

Stanley at Castle Hill RSL awaiting the start of the Melbourne Cup.
Stanley at Castle Hill RSL awaiting the start of the Melbourne Cup.
Club members at the Castle Hill RSL.
Club members at the Castle Hill RSL.
(L-R) Ilyana and Bilyana celebrating the Melbourne Cup at Castle Hill RSL.
(L-R) Ilyana and Bilyana celebrating the Melbourne Cup at Castle Hill RSL.
Club members decked out fantastically for the Melbourne Cup.
Club members decked out fantastically for the Melbourne Cup.

Penrith RSL

Ladies enjoying cup day at Penrith RSL. From left to right: Loretta, Attrata, Dolores, all from Penrith
Ladies enjoying cup day at Penrith RSL. From left to right: Loretta, Attrata, Dolores, all from Penrith
Best dressed winners Bobbie Kersten and Elizabeth O’Connor and RSL employee Blair celebrate race day at Penrith RSL
Best dressed winners Bobbie Kersten and Elizabeth O’Connor and RSL employee Blair celebrate race day at Penrith RSL
Ladies enjoying cup day at Penrith RSL
Ladies enjoying cup day at Penrith RSL
Lillian Abela celebrates cup day at Penrith RSL
Lillian Abela celebrates cup day at Penrith RSL

The Fiddler

The Fiddler, Rouse Hill, on Melbourne Cup 2022
The Fiddler, Rouse Hill, on Melbourne Cup 2022
The Fiddler, Rouse Hill, on Melbourne Cup 2022
The Fiddler, Rouse Hill, on Melbourne Cup 2022
Mark at The Fiddler, Rouse Hill, on Melbourne Cup 2022
Mark at The Fiddler, Rouse Hill, on Melbourne Cup 2022
Taylah Parker (L) at The Fiddler, Rouse Hill, on Melbourne Cup 2022
Taylah Parker (L) at The Fiddler, Rouse Hill, on Melbourne Cup 2022

Lane Cove Town Centre

Lane Cove Melbourne Cup: Gina McCann, Annette Strategos, Maria Linders
Lane Cove Melbourne Cup: Gina McCann, Annette Strategos, Maria Linders
Lane Cove Melbourne Cup: Leo and Yota Prifti
Lane Cove Melbourne Cup: Leo and Yota Prifti
Lane Cove Melbourne Cup: Brenda Molloy, Susan Stewart and Lucia Rovere
Lane Cove Melbourne Cup: Brenda Molloy, Susan Stewart and Lucia Rovere
Lane Cove Melbourne Cup: Natalie Ward, Anna Longley, Ana Millar and Alex Baker
Lane Cove Melbourne Cup: Natalie Ward, Anna Longley, Ana Millar and Alex Baker
Lane Cove Melbourne Cup: Jonathan Anderson and Cornelius Johnson
Lane Cove Melbourne Cup: Jonathan Anderson and Cornelius Johnson
Lane Cove Melbourne Cup: Melinda, Janet, Adele and Mary-ann
Lane Cove Melbourne Cup: Melinda, Janet, Adele and Mary-ann

Baulkham Hills Sports Club

Kristy Powell awaiting the start of the Melbourne Cup celebrations.
Kristy Powell awaiting the start of the Melbourne Cup celebrations.
Sue Calabrese at Baulkham Hills Sports Club.
Sue Calabrese at Baulkham Hills Sports Club.
Lein Ong and Jordan Antoun.
Lein Ong and Jordan Antoun.
(L-R) Wendy Tasett and Eugene Debrincat at the Baulkham Hills Sports Club celebrating the Melbourne Cup.
(L-R) Wendy Tasett and Eugene Debrincat at the Baulkham Hills Sports Club celebrating the Melbourne Cup.
Jane Day at the Baulkham Hills Sports Club.
Jane Day at the Baulkham Hills Sports Club.
Ladies and gentlemen enjoying cup day at the Baulkham Hills Sports Club.
Ladies and gentlemen enjoying cup day at the Baulkham Hills Sports Club.

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