Tens of thousands of racing crowds flock to Flemington Racecourse as Melbourne Cup day gets underway under warm, sunny skies.

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.

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

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.

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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.

Knight's Choice has won Australia's famous Melbourne Cup, in a dramatically close race which went to a photo finish. It was winning Irish jockey Robbie Dolan's first ride in the event, but a second victory for New Zealand trainer Sheila Laxon.

Australia's biggest racing event is here, with the Melbourne Cup taking centre stage at Flemington! Whether you're here for the excitement of the big race, the atmosphere, or fashion, you're in the right place!