It's not all about the racing however, with a wide range of fashion, dining, and entertainment also on offer, the Flemington Race-course will come alive in the next hour with fashion shows, music, and the best selections of food and beverages that money can buy.
The Melbourne Cup truly is the richest prize in Australian sport, with a 100,000 plus crowd also expected to witness the race live.
The Melbourne Cup kicks off in the next hour.
Story by: Aliki Bia
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All set for Melbourne Cup race