Nedd Brockmann's champagne stunt that stopped The Birdcage
Bold fascinators, bright colours and very puffy sleeves are all staples at this year's Melbourne Cup, as elegant horse fanatics flocked to the racecourse.
Bold fascinators, bright colours and very puffy sleeves are all staples at this year's Melbourne Cup, as elegant horse fanatics flocked to the racecourse.
After Derby Day was quick out of the blocks over the weekend, the race that stops the nation is here.
Welcome to The Oz's live blog.
Spectacularly dressed racing fanatics - despite the chilly 13 degree day - have arrived at Flemington Racecourse, settling in for a day of betting, drinking and race watching.
Nedd Brockmann has arrived and created quite the scene. He was invited inside the GH Mumm marquee inside the "celebrity enclosure" of The Birdcage to shake things up.
He did the honours of sabering some champers.
Rozalia Russian, styled by Elliot Garnaut, wearing an on trend Effie Kats ensemble. Love a lass who can channel Queen Elizabeth II circa WW2 and make it look high fashion. Austere AND aesthetically pleasing.
Bec Judd - Melbourne's most glamourous peacock - is back in her natural environment of The Birdcage. Her all red ensemble, by Effie Kats, is also conscious of the all red markets and economy on RBA board meeting day.
Trainer Gai Waterhouse is seen after White Marlin won Race 2, the The Macca's Run, during Cup Day.
Her daughter, racing and fashion identity, Kate Waterhouse is holding court inside The Birdcage.
It's hard to outshine the roses at Flemington but Kate has done it in this blushing Princess of Genovia by Gucci get up.
Meanwhile, a protester has put oil on the track to rally against the unsafe racing industry...by making it more unsafe.
Shot:
JUST IN: Footage has emerged of an unknown offender breaking into Flemington Racecourse and pouring an oily substance across the track ahead of the Melbourne Cup. #9News pic.twitter.com/SLytkLGN7K
— 9News Melbourne (@9NewsMelb) November 1, 2022
Chaser:
One person known for their dedication to spring racing style, Nadia Fairfax, has arrived draped in a stunning red robe and a chic fringed fascinator by Jill Humphries.
Singer and perfume mogul, Delta Goodrem went full alpha mode in this Dolce & Gabbana two piece.
Tara Rushton teamed with the florals for Cup day theme in this Zimmermann ensemble.
Terry Biviano looks more delicious than a Maccas strawberry sundae. Those sleeves are a work of art you'd definitely have to be quick to snap up during Linen Lovers tomorrow.
Australian pop icon turned swimmer Cody Simpson sported a deep-blue tweed suit. Simpson is currently dating Australian swimming golden girl Emma McKeon. He alongside Ariane Titmus, who also collected gold at last year's Olympic games.
Racegoers dressed in Australian designers Alemais and Aje have kicked off their celebrations at Flemington. More champagne to come, we're sure.
Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Demi Brereton flaunted a strapless floral applique gown, accented with a bright red fascinator and purse.
Christian Wilkins, son of Nine star Richard Wilkins and Victoria Racing Club ambassador, stunned in a bright turquoise satin suit.
TV Personality Tayla Broad (nee Damir) exuded elegances in a stunning marigold cowl neck slip dress.
The field for Tuesday’s 3pm race has been reduced to 22 after Lunar Flare joined Point Nepean as a late scratching. The Grahame Begg-trained horse presented with lameness on Monday and will not race in the $7.75m race.
Fashions on the Field enthusiast and VRC Ambassador Crystal Kimber has arrived in a bright pink three-piece suit.
Perhaps the youngest race goer spotted so far. This chic young man sports a checked three piece, a blush bow tie and some sultry shades.
Eager punters raced into Flemington as soon as the turnstiles opened, hoping to score a front row seat for today's festivities.
Bright block colours have been a major staple so far, with hundreds of attendees opting to dress in monochromatic garb.
Fascinators have been a forever-staple of Australia's most-loved horse race, and this year is no difference.
Who is the favourite?
Deauville Legend
Who won last year?
Verry Elleegant.
What time are the races? (AEDT)
Race 1 – 10:45AM Darley Maribyrnong Plate (1000m)
Race 2 – 11:20AM The Macca’s Run (2800m)
Race 3 – 12:00PM Resimax Group Subzero Handicap (1400m)
Race 4 – 12:40PM TAB Trophy (1800m)
Race 5 – 1:20PM The Schweppervescence Plate (1000m)
Race 6 – 1:55PM Furphy Plate (1800m)
Race 7 – 3:00pm Lexus Melbourne Cup
Race 8 – 3:50PM In Memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1400m)
Race 9 – 4:35PM The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes (1400m)
Race 10 – 5:15PM MSS Security Sprint (1200m)
Betting guide
$3.50 Deauville Legend
$10 Without A Fight, Realms Of Flowers
$11 Montefilia
$16 Hoo Ya Mal, Knights Order,
$17 Gold Trip, Smokin’ Romans
$23 Vow And Declare
$26 Duais
$31 Stockman
$34 Young Werther, High Emocean
$41 Daqiansweet Junior, Emissary, Interpretation
$51 Camorra
$61 Numerian, Serpentine
$71 Tralee Rose
$81 Grand Promenade, Arapaho
Odds: TAB
Luckiest numbers
Saddlecloths: 4, 12, 1 are the three best performing numbers
Age: 4 year old horses are most successful with 46 wins
Gender: Stallions are best performers
Colour: Bay horses are your best bet if that is how you want to choose
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