Thousands crowd Melbourne's Flemington racecourse

Melbourne Cup goers celebrate 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.
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, says Fox Sports News reporter David Zita.
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 crowd Melbourne’s Flemington racecourse ahead of the Melbourne Cup
More than 90-thousand people are expected at Flemington racecourse, to witness the 164th running of 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.
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.
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.
Outrageous things overheard in the Birdcage at the Melbourne Cup 2024
Each and every year, the race that stops the nation does little in the way of stopping punters from getting a little loose trackside.
Singing jockey Dolan hits the high notes at Melbourne Cup
Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. Queensland-based Dolan rode the 80/1 outsider to victory in a photo finish at Flemington ...
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 ...