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All the celebs at the 2018 Melbourne Cup

It was raining but the stars came out! - by Katherine Davison
  • 06 Nov 2018

It’s time for the race that stops the nation – and despite a VERY soggy start to the day, Australian celebrities are headed to Flemington Racecourse for the 2018 Melbourne Cup.

While black and white ensembles were the order of the day for the Derby, the stars were spotted in an array of bright and bold colours for the Melbourne Cup – despite torrential rain causing chaos on the roads of Melbourne.

Keep up to date with the best celebrity photos of the day right here

Elyse Knowles at the Melbourne Cup 2018
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Myer ambassador Elyse Knowles stunned in a bright yellow ensemble by Acler, paired with a hat by Melissa Jackson Millinery. 

"100% torrential rain, and a little ray of sunshine," Elyse shared to Instagram ahead of the race.

Lara Bingle - now Worthington - also refused to let the rain put her off a day out at the races.

She turned up to the Melbourne Cup wearing a white ensemble paired with a black beret.

Lara Bingle attends the Melbourne Cup

Lara Bingle wears a beret to the Melbourne Cup

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Lara Bingle attends the Melbourne Cup
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Georgia Love prepares for the Melbourne Cup 2018

Georgia Love prepares for the Melbourne Cup 2018

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Australian TV host and model Rachael Finch wowed in red for the prestigious occasion.

Rachael wore a dress by Elliatt at Myer and a headpiece by Lady of Leisure Millinery.

Her knee-length ensemble featured thin shoulder straps and the model wore her long brown hair in loose waves.

Rachael Finch poses at the Myer FOTF Enclosure on Melbourne Cup Day

Rachael Finch poses at the Myer FOTF Enclosure on Melbourne Cup Day

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Despite having just six weeks to go until she gives birth to the couple's first child, Kris Smith's pregnant partner Sarah Boulazeris was out for the big day.

She showed off her baby bump in a pale pink dress, while Dannii Minogue's ex Kris opted for a funky chequered suit - accessorised with a yellow rose.

Sarah Boulazeris and Kris Smith poses at the Myer Marquee

Sarah Boulazeris and Kris Smith poses at the Myer Marquee

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Megan Gale, meanwhile, was star-spangled in a black and silver gown, accessorised with a custom headpiece by Stephanie Spencer millinery.

Meghan Gale at the Melbourne Cup

Megan Gale was star-spangled in black and silver

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Julie Bishop and her partner David Panton and posed at the Bumble Birdcage Marquee.

Julie - former Minister for Foreign Affairs - is known for her astute fashion sense and she wore a bold-patterned dress for the occasion.

She accessorised her ensemble with a black bag and a intricate black headpiece.

Julie Bishop attends the Melbourne Cup 2018

Julie Bishop attends the Melbourne Cup 2018

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Big Brother's Tully Smyth posed outside the Mumm Space Odyssey Marquee wearing a frilly, emerald green dress.

Tully Smyth attends the Melbourne Cup in emerald green

Tully Smyth attends the Melbourne Cup in emerald green

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Bachelor star Anna Heinrich looked stunning for the occasion in a muti-coloured dress by By Johnny.

Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich attend the Melbourne Cup

Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich attend the Melbourne Cup

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Model and mother Lindy Rama-Ellis - formerly Lindy Klim - wowed in a bright purple hue.

While she posted to Instagram hours earlier suggesting she would wear a red, strappy gown to Cup day, it appeared Lindy may have had a change of heart as she turned up in a different dress - one with sleeves, perhaps to take into account the inclement weather.

Lindy Klim wears purple to Melbourne Cup day

Lindy Klim wears purple to Melbourne Cup day

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Jodi Anasta got into the theme of the Mumm Space Odyssey Marquee as she wore a silver ensemble that appeared as if it had been inspired by the galaxies of outer-space.

Jodie Anasta gets into the theme

Jodie Anasta gets into the spirit of the Space Odyssey theme

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Australian model and actress Ellie Gonsalves also opted to embrace the space-age theme as she wore a stunning silver gown.

Australian model, actress Ellie Gonsalves at the Melbourne Cup

Australian model, actress Ellie Gonsalves at the Melbourne Cup

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Radio star Andy Lee and his partner Rebecca Harding posed for photos at the Seppelt Marquee - with Rebecca showing off her slim pins in a taupe mini dress.

Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding poses at the Seppelt Marquee

Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding pose at the Seppelt Marquee

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Race day got off to a soggy start at Flemington

Race day got off to a soggy start at Flemington

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