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.

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,

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.

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.

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

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.