On winning form! The best dressed celebs at the Melbourne Cup

It’s the race that stops the nation – and so it’s only right that celebrities get to step out in some show-stopping creations for the Melbourne Cup. 

Here, New Idea takes a look at the best dressed of 2017.

Nadia Bartel came off roses in her red and white ensemble.

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Nadia accessorised with a Bulgari bag in deep red

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Anna Heinrich was a ray of sunshine in vibrant yellow

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Anna’s fitted frock featured an oversized bow

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Jennifer Hawkins wowed in an ensemble that featured a plunging sheer top and ballerina-like skirt

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Bec Judd was pretty in pink

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Bec Judd and Jennifer Hawkins dazzle on race day

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Kate Waterhouse rocked a pink turban from Gucci for the big day

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Bachelorette contestant Laura Byne opted for a sheer white jumpsuit

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Jodie Gordon stunned in vibrant pink and ruffles

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Rachael Finch showed off her toned physique in mustard with nude shoes and a straw hat

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Rachael joked that her hat would be her ‘umbrella’ for the day

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PR maven Roxy Jacenko sported a low cut black ensemble and a flower in her hair as she headed out to lunch on cup day

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Home and Away actress Pia Miller shared this stunning snap to her Instagram, showing herself in a plunging dark green ensemble on cup day

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The Block winner Elyse Knowles looked radiant in orange as she wore a custom gown by Cappellazzo Couture for the big race

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Bec Hewitt opted for a striking black ensemble by Sass and Bide for the Melbourne Cup, accessorising with a dramatic headpiece, hoop earrings and a clutch bag

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Swimsuit model Brooke Hogan looked sultry in bold red and ruffles 

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The Myer Marquee was the place to be for the fashionable folk on race day with (from left) Jodi Gordon, Jennifer Hawkins, Kris Smith, Rachel Finch and Rebecca Judd getting together for a glamorous photo opportunity

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