Stars prepare for Melbourne Cup Day

THE race doesn’t start until 3pm, but the celebs were up bright and early this morning to prepare for Melbourne Cup day.

THE race doesn’t start until 3pm, but the celebs were up bright and early this morning to prepare for Melbourne Cup day.

Racing regular Rebecca Judd is wearing swearing a red Alex Perry dress, a bejewelled headband by Hatmaker by Jonathan Howard, Bianca Buccheri shoes and a Chanel bag.

The 32-year-old wife of former Carlton star Chris Judd shared sneak peeks of her outfit on Instagram earlier this morning.

Myer ambassador Rachael Finch is keeping her look simple today in a striped By Johnny dress and daisy headwear by Natalie Bikicki.

Jen Hawkins looks amazing in a neon Toni Maticevski dress and a black headband.

Myer ambassador Kris Smith looked smart in a Wolf Kanat navy suit.

David Jones racing ambassador Emma Freedman is wearing a red Farage suit and a Hatmaker by Jonathan Howard headband.

Kate Waterhouse, the daughter of racing legend Gai Waterhouse, is wearing a black and white Altuzarra dress and a turban by Hatmaker and Sarah & Sebastian jewellery.

The Sunrise girls are used to early mornings. Host Sam Armytage, newsreader Natalie Barr and weather woman Edwina Bartholemew are all wearing bright splashes of colour today.

Ashley Hart, sister of Jess, is looking amazing in a super colourful outfit.

Nine newsreader Georgie Gardner looks stunning in a navy Ginger and Smart dress and a Nerida Winter fascinator.

The Spring Carnival is a breeding ground for D-list celebrities and former reality show contestants. Michael Turnbull and Dave Billsborrow may have missed out on winning Sam Frost’s heart, but they are certainly taking advantage of their 15 minutes of fame.

The duo were spotted at a Veuve Clicquot breakfast this morning.

While loads of celebs are expected to congregate in Melbourne the biggest horse race of the year, Jessica Origliasso from The Veronicas wants nothing to do with it.

The Brisbane-born musician and her sister Lisa are long time animal activists. They featured in an anti-fur ad for PETA and are dedicated supporters of marine conservation society Sea Shepherd. “

Despite our conditioning, there is NOTHING prestigious or glamorous about the horrible abuse horses endure at racing carnivals #MelbourneCup,” Jessica Origliasso tweeted to her 220,000 followers.

The RSPCA has called for an end to using whips in horse racing with a campaign called Scratch The Whip.

“Without whips, horses still win. Make this the last #MelbourneCup with whips,” RSPCA Australia tweeted.

Two horses died within hours of last year’s Melbourne Cup race. Favourite Admire Rakti had a heart attack, while Araldo was put down after he kicked out and broke a leg because he was spooked by a flag.

International DJ David Guetta will be the star international attraction today.

The music maestro will join Fashion Police duo Melissa Rivers and Brad Goreski in the Mumm marquee in the Birdcage.

Also mingling with the trio will be LA-based Aussie actor Julian McMahon.

The Nip/Tuck actor appeared in the 2014 movie You’re Not You which starred Hilary Swank, who was the showpiece at the Swisse marquee on Derby Day.

Aussie tennis star Leyton Hewitt and his actor wife Bec Hewitt will be in the Swisse marquee on Cup Day.

Another Australian sporting star Ricky Ponting will also be stationed in the Swisse marquee as will Aussie Diamond’s netball stars Sharni Layton and Laura Geitz.

Lady Kitty Eleanor Spencer, the niece of Princess Diana, is a guest of the Emirates Marquee on Tuesday.