Tens of thousands of racegoers have flocked to Flemington under sunny skies, to celebrate the race that stops a nation.

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 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.

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,

Flemington racecourse's usually loud and boisterous crowd was momentarily stunned into silence as Knight's Choice claimed the Melbourne Cup.

Thousands of excited racegoers have packed Flemington to watch rank outsider Knight's Choice win the race that stops the nation.

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.

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.

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.