Olympia Valance leads Derby Day fashions on the field

Celebs including Sam Armytage, Jules Robinson and Olympia Valance have flocked to two big racing events held in Sydney and Melbourne today.

A fully vaccinated crowd of 5,500 spectators are attending Derby Day today – the opening event of Flemington’s four-day Melbourne Cup carnival.

And Sydney’s not missing out on the racing fun either, with celebs including Sam Armytage and Jules Robinson flocking to the Golden Eagle.

In Melbourne, it’s a much smaller event than Derby Day’s usual 90,000-odd spectators – but there are still plenty of fashions on the field, with a traditional black and white dress code in order for both women and men.

Actress and model Olympia Valance gave the cameras a twirl in this matching dress, hat and gloves:

Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. Olympia Valance. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Olympia Valance. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Here’s VRC Ambassador Crystal Kimber in white:

Crystal Kimber. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Former Miss Universe Australia looks smart in this black suit dress with pearl embellishments:

Olivia Milly-Rogers. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Sydney’s also playing host to a racing event today, with the Golden Eagle taking place at Rosehill Gardens.

Presenter and racing identity Kate Waterhouse is looking very glam in a pastel off-the-shoulder minidress:

Ex-Sunrise star Sam Armytage is in attendance, with husband Richard Lavender:

Sam Armytage and her husband Richard Lavender.

Another glam celeb couple - MAFS success story Jules and Cam:

MAFS stars Jules and Cam.

VIP attendees of the prestigious Melbourne Cup have always been subjected to strict dress codes.

Rules for permitted attire inside the highly regarded members areas such as the Birdcage include “no garments which show midriff” as well as a ban on short jumpsuits and playsuits.