Thousands crowd Melbourne's Flemington racecourse

Melbourne Cup goers celebrate at Flemington Racecourse under warm and sunny skies
Tens of thousands of racing crowds flock to Flemington Racecourse as Melbourne Cup day gets underway under warm, sunny skies.
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.
Melbourne Cup goers arrive at Flemington Racecourse
While luck can never be guaranteed in the betting circle, the weather is definitely on the punters’ side for the 164th Melbourne Cup. The gates have opened at Flemington, with fans racing to stake their claim on a prime position on the rails and other vantage points around the racecourse.
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.
2024 Melbourne Cup tips at Flemington as Vauban and Absurde lineup in Australia
The Melbourne Cup sets off at 4am UK time on Tuesday morning as the biggest race in Australia attracts the very best with over £2.3m going to the winner. Irish trainer Willie Mullins is sending
Melbourne Cup weather forecast 2024: Will it rain at Flemington?
The race that stops the nation is back, with the country set to be glued to the action at Flemington Racecourse in the Melbourne Cup.The total prize money available has increased to $8.56 million, the race is living up to its billing as the most famous in Australia.
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.
Melbourne Cup takes over Flemington Racecourse
Tens of thousands of racegoers will descend on Flemington Racecourse to watch the Melbourne Cup. Reportedly, one horse withdrew from the competition due to heart concerns discovered in a pre-race veterinary check.
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.
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.
Photo special: Aussie Olympic gold medal heroes among host of stars to step out in Melbourne Cup best
Paris gold medal winners Jessica Fox and Ariarne Titmus were among those to take in the action at Flemington along with a host of fellow sports stars and celebrities including British actress ...
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, ...
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Stunned silence at Flemington over Melbourne Cup winner
Flemington Racecourse is again filling up with horse racing fans, celebrities and fashionistas for the Melbourne Cup.
Ronan Keating gets last laugh after Aussie fans slam Melbourne Cup performance
The 2024 Melbourne Cup was won by rank outsider Knight's Choice, with former singer on The Voice and jockey Robbie Dolan in ...