Lachie Neale’s ex Jules wears a low-cut red revenge dress as she leads celebrity arrivals at Melbourne Cup after he attended Derby Day with his new girlfriend – as Bec Judd raises eyebrows with colourful frock
Her ex-husband Lachie Neale flaunted his new romance with Emma Field at Derby Day.
But it was Jules Neale’s turn in the spotlight on Tuesday as she attended the Melbourne Cup at Flemington – wearing what can only be described as a stunning revenge dress.
The influencer looked incredible in a cherry red By Johnny gown with flamboyant feather edging at the bottom, paired with matching opera gloves and a padded headband.
She completed her look with red pointy-toed heels and elegant gold jewellery, including a necklace with the initial J.
Jules wasn’t the only celebrity to turn heads.
Footy WAG Bec Judd surprised her fans with her very unusual striped midaxi dress, which featured sheer panels and a strapless neckline.
It was Jules Neale’s turn in the spotlight on Tuesday as she attended Melbourne Cup at Flemington – wearing what can only be described as a stunning revenge dress
Jules added a red top-handle bag and slipped on some diamond tennis bracelets over her gloves
She completed her look with red pointy-toed heels and elegant gold jewellery, including a necklace with the initial J
Her accessories were equally as wild: a pair of see-through pointy-toed pumps, a love-heart handbag and a long bow streaming from her hair.
Fashion designer Pip Edwards went for a high-fashion approach when it came to selecting her race day look, which featured an oversized turquoise hat reminiscent of Boy George’s iconic style.
The hat, designed by milliner Embellish Atelier, featured a row of large crystals around the base.
The former P.E. Nation designer paired this with an unusual peplum top and matching capris – all in turquoise.
At one stage, she was spotted dancing with none other than American actor Jamie Foxx.
For his part, Jamie looked flashy in a glittery gold blazer with navy lapels, paired with black trousers and a matching shirt.
He also wore a pair of sunglasses as he brought a touch of Hollywood to Australia’s biggest race day.
Elsewhere, Kate Waterhouse arrived at Flemington in a plunging, maroon Steven Khalil gown and matching hatinator.
Jules was a guest in the G.H. Mumm tent and had the honours of doing the celebratory ‘Tap Tap’ of a bottle of the French Champagne
The blonde beauty perfectly finished the job
Footy WAG Bec Judd surprised her fans with her very unusual striped midaxi dress, which featured sheer panels and a strapless neckline
Bec posed with her husband Chris
Fashion designer Pip Edwards went for a high-fashion approach when it came to selecting her raceday look, which featured an oversized turquoise hat reminiscent of Boy George’s iconic style
The hat, designed by milliner Embellish Atelier, featured a row of large crystals around the base
At one stage, she was spotted dancing with none other than American actor Jamie Foxx
For his part, Jamie looked flashy in a glittery gold blazer with navy lapels, paired with black trousers and a matching shirt
Elsewhere, Kate Waterhouse arrived at Flemington in a plunging, maroon Steven Khalil gown and matching hatinator
The influencer completed her look with a pair of quirky white gloves and maroon stilettos
Julie Bishop embraced florals for her raceday look, sporting an A-line button-down dress with a flower print
The Block’s Darren Palmer meanwhile sported a maroon suit paired with an elegant pink suit and tie
The influencer completed her look with a pair of quirky white gloves and maroon stilettos.
Julie Bishop embraced florals for her raceday look, sporting an A-line button-down dress with a flower print.
The Australian former politician – often referred to as the Minister For Fashion – accessorised with a matching 50’s style Lady Dior handbag and a straw boater hat.
The Block’s Darren Palmer meanwhile sported a maroon suit paired with an elegant pink suit and tie.
AFL WAG Jessie Murphy opted for an elegant off-the-shoulder gown in cream that featured a lantern skirt.
The bronzed beauty accessorised with a matching cream headpiece and a small drawstring tote.
Shoe designer socialite Lana Wilkinson jumped on the animal print trend for her raceday look, wearing a plunging A-line halterneck dress and a matching fascinator.
And Brendan Fevola’s socialite daughter Mia took a style risk in her beaded red mini dress.
AFL WAG Jessie Murphy opted for an elegant off-the-shoulder gown in cream that featured a lantern skirt
Shoe designer socialite Lana Wilkinson jumped on the animal print trend for her raceday look, wearing a plunging A-line halterneck dress and a matching fascinator
Brendan Fevola’s socialite daughter Mia took a style risk in her beaded red mini dress
Married At First Sight star Jules Robinson also dressed to impress, showing off her bright pink-and-purple bodycon gown on Instagram ahead of arriving at Flemington
Married At First Sight star Jules Robinson also dressed to impress, showing off her bright pink-and-purple bodycon gown on Instagram ahead of arriving at Flemington.
The reality TV veteran completed her look with a pink hatinator, sunglasses, gold earrings and a tangerine handbag.
Former Masterchef Australia judge Melissa Leong meanwhile showcased her eye-popping sideboob in a peach neoprene gown by Maticevski.
She gave her look an extra oomph with a pop of red lipstick, while swapping a traditional fascinator for a white bow hairpiece.
Elsewhere, A Current Affair host Allison Langdon looked sophisticated in a draped, forest green silk gown with a matching headband.
Chelsea Becirevic, known among fans as ‘Australia’s hottest WAG’, opted for an all-brown ensemble.
The long-sleeved mini dress showcased her prodigious cleavage and trim pins, and was accessorised with a matching brown pillbox hat.
Former tennis WAG Hannah Dal Sasso turned heads in a racy light pink gown with maroon gloves and a pillbox hat.
Former Masterchef Australia judge Melissa Leong meanwhile sported a peach neoprene gown by Maticevski
The gown featured low-cut arm holes, revealing a generous glimpse of side-boob
Elsewhere, A Current Affair host Allison Langdon looked sophisticated in a draped, forest green silk gown with a matching headband
Chelsea Becirevic’s long-sleeved mini dress showcased her prodigious cleavage and trim pins, and was accessorised with a matching brown pillbox hat
Also ramping up the vintage aesthetic was racing identity Emma Freedman, who wore a matching leopard print jacket and midi skirt
Also ramping up the vintage aesthetic was racing identity Emma Freedman, who wore a matching leopard print jacket and midi skirt.
She topped it off with a black pillbox hat, red lipstick and pointy-toe pumps in black.
The ex of Thanasi Kokkinakis left little to the imagination thanks to the large cut-outs at either side.
AFL star Joel Selwood and wife Britt made for a handsome couple, posing arm-in-arm for photos.
Britt appeared typically glamorous in a low-cut crimson gown, while Joel looked suave in his black suit and striped tie.
Elsewhere, Stella Klim dressed to impress in a butter yellow drop-waist gown with matching yellow pointy-toe pumps
Australia’s most historic sporting contest, the $10.2 million Lexus Melbourne Cup will be run for the 166th time today as the nation pauses to celebrate the country’s leading cultural, sporting and social event at Flemington Racecourse.
Run every year since 1861, it is known as the race that stops a nation, captivating and enthralling Australians unlike any other event – both on and off the track.
Former tennis WAG Hannah Dal Sasso turned heads in a racy light pink gown with maroon gloves and a pillbox hat
The ex of Thanasi Kokkinakis left little to the imagination thanks to the large cut-outs at either side
AFL star Joel Selwood and wife Britt made for a handsome couple, posing arm-in-arm for photos
Stella Klim dressed to impress in a butter yellow drop-waist gown with matching yellow pointy-toe pumps
Collingwood AFL star Jordan De Goey and his wife Aisha Jade Mckinnon coordinated in complementary checked ensembles, with Jordan opting for a grey windowpane suit while Aisha wore a brown Prince of Wales check mini dress
Leading into the arrival of the Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy, the crowd’s excitement will be amplified with a special performance by global music icon Robbie Williams.
This will be the biggest pre‑Cup performance ever staged at Flemington, with Robbie delivering a host of his biggest hits alongside a full cast of backup dancers to supercharge the atmosphere.
The famous Birdcage will play host to well-known faces including Lexus ambassadors and racing royalty Emma Freedman and Kate Waterhouse at Lexus, and Olympians Peter Bol, Harry Garside and Cooper Woods at Crown.
Premiership players Hugh McCluggage and Connor McKenna will celebrate at TAB, media personality Scott Cam and Olympian Ariarne Titmus at Nine, and former Carlton star Marc Murphy and wife Jessie at G.H. Mumm.
The Melbourne Cup Carnival Fashions On The Field competition, presented by Lexus, returns to Flemington’s famous front lawn with a striking new pavilion, with registrations for the Best Dressed and Best Suited categories open to all racegoers.
Champion trainer Ciaron Maher will saddle a record seven runners, including race favourite Point of Law, who secured his place in the field with victory in the Geelong Cup.
Another Maher-trained runner, Shockletz, secured her place in the field with victory in the Lexus Archer Stakes.
Ireland continues to be a major force in the race, with dual Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Joseph O’Brien returning with one of the strongest international contenders, last year’s runner-up Goodie Two Shoes.
Jockey James McDonald will ride Trustyourinstinct for the Irish trainer and will be hoping to continue his hot form from Howden Victoria Derby Day, where he rode a remarkable four winners, including the Group 1 Howden Victoria Derby and Group 1 TAB Empire Rose.
McDonald tasted success in the Lexus Melbourne Cup in 2021 aboard the Chris Waller-trained Verry Elleegant.
The 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup hero, Knight’s Choice, returns to Flemington for trainers Sheila Laxon and John Symonds, with Robbie Dolan in the saddle, aiming to join an exclusive group of horses to win multiple Lexus Melbourne Cups.
