Kate Waterhouse put on a highly glamorous display as she led the celebrity arrivals to the much-anticipated Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday.
The model, 40, made sure to turn heads when she burst into the biggest event on the Australian celebrity social calendar in a vibrant red designer ensemble.
She showed off her toned legs in a sophisticated Versace midi dress that featured the brand’s signature gold clasps on the straps.
Kate gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of red pointy stilettos and carried her essentials in a red clutch.
The journalist oozed sophistication as she shielded her eyes with white cat-eye GOD glasses and swept her golden locks under a red scarf.
Kate has always had a passion for horse racing, being the daughter of horse trainer Gai Waterhouse and bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse.
She was joined in the festivities by famous Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus, who looked equally glamorous in a stunning strapless red minidress.
The eye-catching dress featured a dramatic floral off-the-shoulder neckline and Ariarne highlighted her figure with a pair of beige heeled sandals.
Kate Waterhouse put on a highly glamorous display as she led celebrity arrivals to the much-anticipated Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday.
The model, 40, made sure to turn heads when she burst into the biggest event on the Australian celebrity social calendar in a vibrant red designer ensemble.
The Olympic champion, 24, packed her essentials in a metallic silver clutch and accentuated her stunning features with a bronzed makeup palette.
Large crowds have descended on Flemington Racecourse ahead of the 164th running of the Melbourne Cup at 3pm on Tuesday.
Thousands of Australians are preparing to place their bets on the highly anticipated race, with racing fans around the world turning their attention to Melbourne.
The event will be broadcast live on Channel Nine and Sarah Abo and Alex Cullen were seen backstage preparing to film ahead of the big event.
Today’s show host Sarah, 38, looked effortlessly chic in a baby blue jacket, which she coordinated with a matching bow in her brunette tresses.
She was seen trying to fix the giant accessory in her hair, before stripping down and putting on a sophisticated all-white outfit for the broadcast.
Sarah was joined by her co-host Alex, 43, who looked dapper in a navy suit as he got ready for his busy day of broadcast duties.
She showed off her toned legs in a sophisticated Versace midi dress that featured the brand’s signature gold clasps on the straps.
She was joined in the festivities by famous Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus, who looked equally glamorous in a stunning strapless red minidress.
The eye-catching dress featured a dramatic floral off-the-shoulder neckline and Ariarne highlighted her figure with a pair of beige heeled sandals.
The stay event is one of the largest in the world and has produced a long list of champions over the years, including the likes of Phar Lap, Kingston Town and the invincible exploits of Makybe Diva.
This year, 24 more Australian and international horses and their riders will look to etch their names in the history books, while punters will hope to pick the winner or land the ultimate trifecta.
Several horses have already been withdrawn from the 2024 Cup due to veterinary issues, including Jan Brueghel, Brayden Star, Muramasa and Via Sistina.
Veteran bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse has highlighted Circle of Fire as a Melbourne Cup bolter worthy of attention, especially for those looking beyond the top favourites.
The Melbourne Cup is broadcast live on Channel Nine and Sarah Abo and Alex Cullen were seen backstage preparing to film ahead of the big event.
Today show host Sarah, 38, looked effortlessly chic in a baby blue jacket, which she paired with a matching bow in her brunette tresses.
She was seen trying to fix the giant accessory in her hair while her co-host Alex looked on as she appeared to be deciding on the accessory.
Sarah was joined by her co-host Alex, 43, who looked dapper in a navy suit as he got ready for his busy day of broadcasting.
The presenters seemed to be in good spirits ahead of the busy day as they laughed and joked together backstage.
Large crowds have descended on Flemington Racecourse ahead of the 164th running of the Melbourne Cup at 3pm on Tuesday.
| Horse | sports shoes) | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Odd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauban (FR) | Willie Mullins | William Buick | 11 | 55.5 kilos | $4.50 |
| Buckaroo (UK) | Chris Waller | Joao Moreira | 21 | 54.5 kilos | $5 |
| Circle of Fire (UK) | Ciaron Maher and David Eustace | Mark Zahra | 24 | 54.5 kilos | $15 |
| Warp Speed (JPN) | Noboru Takagi | Akira Sugawara | 3 | 54.5 kilos | $12 |
| Kovalica (New Zealand) | Chris Waller | Damian Lane | 17 | 53.5 kilos | $10 |
| Sharp ‘n’ Smart (New Zealand) | Graeme and Deborah Rogerson | Michael Dee | 15 | 53.5 kilos | $20 |
| Very good (IRE) | Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott | Jye Mcneil | 13 | 53 kilos | $25 |
| Legend of the land (FR) | Chris Waller | Zac Purton | 18 | 53 kilos | $30 |
| Absurd (FR) | Willie Mullins | Kerrin Mcevoy | 7 | 52.5 kilos | $18 |
| Athabasco (FR) | John O’shea and Tom Charlton | zac lloyd | 2 | 52 kilos | $35 |
| Knight’s Choice (AUS) | John Symons and Sheila Laxon | Robbie Dolan | 6 | 51.5 kilos | $50 |
| Okita Soushi (IRE) | Ciaron Maher and David Eustace | Jamie Kah | 10 | 51 kilos | $8 |
| Onesmoothoperator (USA) | Brian Ellison | craig williams | 12 | 51 kilos | $12 |
| Zardozi (AUS) | James Cummings | Andrea Atzeni | 4 | 51 kilos | $22 |
| King of the Sea (UK) | Harry Eustaquio | Holly Doyle | 1 | 50.5 kilos | $15 |
| King Brave (United Kingdom) | Chris Waller | Craig Newitt | 22 | 50.5 kilos | $40 |
| Elegant man (IRE) | Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald | Ron Stewart | 19 | 50 kilos | $60 |
| Interpretation (IRE) | Ciaron Maher and David Eustace | Teo Nugent | 14 | 50 kilos | $25 |
| Manzoice (AUS) | Chris Waller | Declan Bates | 8 | 50 kilos | $50 |
| Mostly cloudy (IRE) | Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young | Karis Teetan | 16 | 50 kilos | $70 |
| Positivity (New Zealand) | Andres Forsman | Winona Costin | 20 | 50 kilos | $80 |
| St. George (United Kingdom) | Ciaron Maher and David Eustace | Tyler Schiller | 9 | 50 kilos | $100 |
| The map (AUS) | Dan Clarken and Oopy Macgillivray | raquel king | 23 | 50 kilos | $150 |
| Trust yourself (New Zealand) | Bruce Wallace and Grant Cooksley | Mark Du Plessis | 5 | 50 kilos | $200 |
Circle of Fire, priced at around $34, is an interesting option with the ability to tackle the Cup’s demanding 3200m distance. Waterhouse believes that, despite his longer odds, the horse could outperform some of the most desired competitors.
Circle of Fire will jump from the challenging barrier 24, the widest position, which presents obstacles to early positioning.
However, the horse’s proven stamina and form as a Group 1 two-miler make him a viable long-term contender.
Frenchman Vauban ($4.50) is currently the pre-race favourite, slightly ahead of the Chris Waller-trained Buckaroo ($5).