Rebecca Judd attended the 2025 Howden Victoria Derby Day at Flemington on Saturday, but while she looked ‘stunning’ in a custom J’Aton off-the-shoulder lace dress, it appears her day at the races didn’t go as smoothly as planned. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
The Crown ambassador hit a hiccup at the entrance as she reportedly struggled to get into the event, hosted by the Victorian Race Club (VRC). Picture: Instagram/BecJudd
One outlet claimed Judd held up the queue as she ‘awkwardly’ tried, and failed, to scan her digital ticket, labelling it as a ‘mishap’. Picture: Media Mode
Once inside, the 42-year-old’s issues didn’t come to an end, with the mum-of-four posing for a series of snaps, with a glaring detail: her Crown marquee wrist band. Picture: Instagram/BecJudd
A PR insider told news.com.au that the security inside the birdcage makes it ‘impossible’ to get the perfect shot. ‘They think the talent are divas but how can you do media shots with these awful things on?’. Picture: Instagram/BecJudd
Regardless, Judd’s outfit, was a huge hit, with fans declaring, ‘Are you kidding me?’. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Others described the ensemble as ‘incredible’ and ‘divine’. Picture: Media Mode
Carrie Bickmore faced a lot of backlash last year after attending the event but that doesn't seem to have stopped her going again this year. Picture: Instagram/CarrieBickmore
She posted several pictures of herself attending Saturday’s festivities at Flemington. Picture: Instagram/CarrieBickmore
Bickmore wore a shoulder-pad mini dress with long sleeves that she paired with a beret. Picture: Instagram/CarrieBickmore
Her attendance shows the TV host and star isn't fazed by critics. Picture: Instagram/CarrieBickmore
Many fans last year said they were ‘disappointed’ to see the 44-year-old at the races, as others labelled her appearance ‘embarrassing’. Picture: Instagram/CarrieBickmore
But there were plenty of the star’s fans who said she ‘looked gorgeous’ and told her to ‘ignore the woke haters’. Picture: Instagram/Carrie Bickmore
A-list star Michelle Monaghan, who is known for her dramatic roles such as White Lotus and Mission: Impossible III, was the star guest on the day. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
The 49-year-old was snapped in the LANDMARK by Lexus marquee in the Birdcage enclosure. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
The actress followed the dress code flawlessly by wearing a white dress with a split in the hem that climbed up to her hip. Picture: Photo by Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
She paired the white dress, which appeared to have a ruching detail, with black heels and a matching purse. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
The event has a strict black and white dress code and Brooke Warne followed it to a tee. Picture: Instagram/Brooke Warne
The 27-year-old wore pointed black heels and a custom headpiece from a Melbourne milliner to complete the outfit. Picture: Instagram/Brooke Warne
The content creator, the daughter of the late cricket legend Shane Warne, wore a black mini dress with a white flower detail on the waist, with sleeves that flowed down her arms. Picture: Instagram/Brooke Warne
Many praised Warne’s outfit, stating she ‘nailed her look’, as others remarked on her likeness to her father. Picture: Instagram/Brooke Warne
Model Chelsea Becirevic, who has been dubbed ‘Australia’s hottest WAG’, was there with her boyfriend, Port Adelaide player Ivan Soldo. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Ms Becirevic wore a skin-tight body suit, made of lace, with a daring cut-out that showed her cleavage. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Ms Becirevic isn’t afraid to turn heads in wild outfits, describing her Derby look as ‘bold’. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Her 2024 look had people ‘begging’ to date her. Picture: Instagram/Chelsea Ivy
Tammy Hembrow, who recently made headlines after a short lived relationship with Collingwood star Bailey Smith following her divorce, flew from Queensland to attend. Paul Versace styled her. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
The mother-of-three wore an asymmetric corset top that was strapless. The top had black buttons up the back and exposed a certain amount of side boob. ‘OHHH OKAY! She did that’ and ‘Stunning as always’ was some of the praise the look got. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
It then flowed into a black skirt, which she paired with a really big hat. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
Sylvia Jeffreys posed alongside the LEXUS guest of honour, Hollywood star Michelle Monaghan. Picture: Instagram/Sylvia Jeffreys
She wore a white Rebecca Vallance dress for the annual event. Picture: Instagram/Sylvia Jeffreys
Jasmine Stefanovic and Karl Stefanovic were all smiles as they stood together posing, with the TV presenter wearing a huge cowboy hat. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
Kate Twigley, the sister of Bec Judd, was also at the event. Ms Twigley wore a drop waist mini dress with an A-line skirt. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Adelaide model Bianca Rose also opted for a strapless mini dress for the event. The bodice of the dress gave the vibe of a perspex chest plate. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
Brodie Ryan, who split from former AFL player Nathan Buckley, also opted for a drop waist monochromatic dress for the event. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Lexi Mary, who recently married Western Bulldogs player Rory Lobb, wore a figure-hugging white dress with a halter-neck design and cut out on one of her shoulders. ‘Best dressed’ one fan declared. Another said it was ‘divine’. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Australian actress Tessa James wore a simple black dress with a sheer polka dot over lay and a white belt. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Jessica Watson, who attempted a solo circumnavigation at the age of 16 in 2009, opted for a simple strapless dress. Picture: Ian Currie
Television presenter Neil Krisralam screamed effortlessly cool in his Derby Day outfit. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
Internet personality Rozalia Russian was also one of the many attendees. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
Model Dani Shreeve also wore a structured white mini dress. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
NRLW player Jaime Chapman stunned in an elegant black mini dress. Picture: Instagram/Jaime Chapman
Jacqueline Felgate, who works as a radio star, wore a tartan dress to the race day. Picture: Ian Currie
Brti Selfwood, who is married former Geelong Cats captain Joel, wore a strapless white dress with a cut out in the abdomen. She also had a feature that fell over her shoulders. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
Miss Universe Australia winner 2023 Moraya Wilson made a massive statement in her white dress with a huge puffy neckline and black material poking out in several directions. ‘So freaking good’, ‘incred’ and ‘absolutely magnificent’ was some of the praise the Alin Le’ Kal look got. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Dale Thomas and Natasha Bongiorno pose at Derby Day together. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Balinese princess Lindy Klim is known for showstopping looks and Derby Day is no exception. Klim, who recently moved back to Australia, wore a plunging suit jacket with a tulle skirt underneath. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Her daughter, Stella, equally turned heads in a satin black dress with a bubble skirt. The dress also featured a plunging neckline and a bold collar. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Shoe empire queen and celebrity stylist Lana Wilkinson went for a simple dress with a ruched detailing from the waist down. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Pip Edwards wore a ruffled top with trousers and paired it with an oversized hat with netting over her face. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Mia Hawkswell and Richard Wilkins posed together at the media wall. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Annalise Dalins, who is engaged to Collingwood star Josh Daicos, wore a white mini dress with a sweetheart neckline. She was also styled by Paul Versace and the Oglia Loro Couture has people say she looked ‘stunning as ever’ and was ‘always perfection’. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
The blonde, who is known for her elegant style choices at events such as the Brownlow, was all smiles as she walked the media wall. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
Kate Waterhouse wore a structured dress that created a dramatic waist line. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards, who met on hit reality show The Bachelor, took the dress code seriously. Heinrich opted for black while her husband wore white. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Model Hannah Dal Sasso went for a very cool, retro look with a figure-hugging white suit jacket and a scarf that she paired with a pair of sunglasses. ‘Oh my god’, ‘dead’ and ‘obsessed’ was some praise she earned. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Retired jockey Michelle Payne also wore a white dress that featured sheer detailing, however the dress had more of a winter effect with the silver detailing on the bust and hem of the skirt. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Mikayla Crisp and Jack Crisp looked incredible with AFL star Crisp wearing an all black suit and his wife wearing a two piece outfit with a plunging neckline. Crisp couldn’t help but praising his wife, commenting on her Instagram post; ‘Unreal’. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Max Gawn and Jessica Gawn pose for a photo during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse, and, like many other couples, went for contrasting colours. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Content creator Elle Ray wore a structured corset top and a figure-hugging skirt. She wore a chunky pair of earrings and a bracelet, pairing the look with a tiny black handbag. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Ray, who’s real name is Elle Erifilli Rayias, also works as a presenter and has been known to turn heads with her iconic looks at events. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images
Channel 9 presenter Francesca Cumani wore a halter-neck top to the festivities, with a hat that sat on the side of her head. Picture: Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images
Ally Mosley, also a Channel 9 presenter, wore a chic black button up dress with white lace detailing on the sleeves and collar. Picture: Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images
Musician Renee Fay Lamb also opted for the strapless dress option. However, unlike many others, the artist didn’t opt for a hat but a flower-style fascinator. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 01: Viera Macikova, a self-proclaimed ‘racing fashion enthusiast’ went above and beyond for her Derby Day look. She wore an oversized white top with a dramatic collar as she posed with Neil Carpenter. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
The top had a peplum-style flare and the oversized pants had black detailing on it. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
Emma Scodellaro, who won the VRC MCC Best Dressed Winner 2024, also followed the strict black and white dress code to a tee. Picture: Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
Amanda Smith in the betting ring. Picture: Ian Currie