It seems to be like it is going to be a moist begin to the day at Flemington and we expect a rush of celebrities, sports activities stars, politicians and enterprise leaders headed for the quilt of the marquees within the Birdcage.
Leading the cost is former Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne marking 10 years since she claimed victory within the large race.
Celebrities anticipated to courageous the downpours embrace Golden Bachelor host Sam Armytage and star Bear Myrden in addition to Dessert Masters host Melissa Leong.
Pies star Isaac Quaynor will probably be among the many sporting celebs int he Birdcage as we speak.Credit: Eddie Jim
Sports stars on the visitor lists for the unique enclosure embrace tennis participant Thanasi Kokkinakis, former Olympic ice skater Steven Bradbury, rugby nice John Eales, former NFL star Earl Thomas III and AFL footballers Isaac Quaynor, Tom Hawkins, Nathan Brown and Luke Hodge.
Federal politicians will probably be notably absent from Flemington as we speak as parliament is sitting, however state politicians are anticipated to be out in drive and Birdcage common and former overseas minister Julie Bishop will maintain the fort on the Lexus marquee.
From the enterprise world we expect Tabcorp chief govt Gillon McLachlan, actual property mogul Marty Fox and Myer govt chair Olivia Wirth.
Billionaire “Lambo man” Adrian Portelli is on the visitor record once more, however after he was a no present on Derby Day we’ll wait to see if he turns up for the Cup.
