Thousands crowd Melbourne's Flemington racecourse

Melbourne Cup goers arrive at Flemington Racecourse under warm and sunny skies
Tens of thousands of racegoers have flocked to Flemington under sunny skies, to celebrate the race that stops a nation.
In Pictures: A-listers flock to Flemington for Melbourne Cup
Racegoers arrive at Flemington Racecourse for Melbourne Cup Day. Ken MacKenzie, Chairperson of BHP with wife of 36 years Dorothee Hansen. Former AFL star Nicky Winmar and Nine’s Eddie McGuire share a laugh during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse.
Celebrities dazzle in bold outfits as they descend on Flemington Racecourse ahead of 2024 Melbourne Cup
Celebrities and high-profile individuals have shown off their glam looks at Flemington Racecourse as they enjoy the revelries ahead of Tuesday afternoon's Melbourne Cup.
Stunned silence at Flemington over Melbourne Cup winner
Flemington racecourse's usually loud and boisterous crowd was momentarily stunned into silence as Knight's Choice claimed the Melbourne Cup.
Thousands flock to Flemington for 2024 Melbourne Cup
Thousands of excited racegoers have packed Flemington to watch rank outsider Knight's Choice win the race that stops the nation.
J-Mac grabs early winners at Flemington on Cup day
Champion jockey James McDonald was denied a Melbourne Cup ride but has struck at Flemington with a pair of early wins. After riding three winners on Derby day - including two at Group 1 level - McDonald steered Opening Address to victory in the TAB Trophy (1800m) on Tuesday.
Melbourne Cup day at Flemington Race Fields – 2024
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2024 Melbourne Cup Day tips: Who should you back in every race?
The biggest day on the Australian racing calendar is finally here! Not sure who to back? Not to worry, as we take you through the best selections and some value runners in Tuesday's 10-race card at the glorious Flemington racecourse.
A-listers flock to Flemington for Melbourne Cup
Hollywood A-lister Liz Hurley, Irish singer Ronan Keating and Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus are among the famous faces at Flemington for the 2024 Melbourne Cup. About 90,000 people are expected to attend the race day, with general admission and corporate tickets sold out.
Who came last in the 2024 Melbourne Cup?
A daring lead could not be held onto by Just Fine and Jye McNeil as they crossed in last place in the 2024 Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup last place 2024: Which horse finished last at Flemington?
Just Fine crossed the post last in this year's edition of the Melbourne Cup. The seven-year-old gelding from the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable raced out to a commanding lead but faded in the run home after leading for the majority of the race.
Experts split on Oaks winner: The fillies to follow at Flemington on day three
After a fairytale finish in the Melbourne Cup, the attention now turns towards the best fillies in the land vying for the ...
Pony club, more events and Flemington rebrand: CEO’s plans for VRC
Kylie Rogers, who joined the VRC in August as its first female CEO, is preparing an ambitious strategy to boost the fortunes ...
Glitz, glamour dominate the fashions at Flemington Racecourse for the 2024 Victoria Derby Day
Glitz and glamour have dominated the start of Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival, as thousands of punters flocked to ...
Rural style on Flemington stage at Melbourne Cup 2024 Fashions on the Field event
After growing up surrounded by horses and racing, Nicole Wenske took her regional roots to one of Australia's most prominent ...
Knight’s Choice wins 164th running of Australia’s Melbourne Cup at 80-1
The Australia-trained gelding Knight’s Choice has won the US$5.6 million Melbourne Cup, Australia’s premier horse race at ...
Massive crowds enter Flemington as the Melbourne Cup prepares to kick off
The 2024 Melbourne Cup is officially set to kick off within the next hour as the horses complete their final preparations, ...