Jules Neale attracted attention at the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, arriving at Flemington Racecourse in a striking cherry-red gown following her former husband Lachie Neale’s public appearance with his new girlfriend, Emma Field, at Derby Day.
The influencer wore a By Johnny dress featuring a dramatic feathered hemline, which she paired with matching red opera gloves and a padded headband.
She completed the outfit with pointed red heels, a red top-handle handbag and gold jewellery, including a necklace bearing the initial J.
Jules added diamond tennis bracelets over her gloves, finishing her appearance with an elaborate race-day look.
She was among the guests at the G.H. Mumm marquee, where she also performed the traditional celebratory ‘Tap Tap’ on a bottle of French champagne.
Bec Judd Surprises in Unusual Striped Dress
Bec Judd was another notable arrival, stepping out in an unusual striped midaxi dress featuring sheer panels and a strapless neckline.
The outfit was accompanied by transparent pointed-toe heels, a heart-shaped handbag and a long decorative bow flowing from her hair.
Bec posed for photographs alongside her husband, Chris Judd, as the couple attended the major racing event.
Pip Edwards and Jamie Foxx Bring Hollywood Style to Flemington
Fashion designer Pip Edwards opted for a bold turquoise ensemble, centred around an oversized hat designed by milliner Embellish Atelier.
The headpiece featured large crystals arranged around its base and was reminiscent of the distinctive style associated with Boy George.
Pip paired it with a matching turquoise peplum top and capri trousers.
She was later spotted dancing with American actor Jamie Foxx, who attended in a glittering gold blazer with navy lapels, black trousers and a matching shirt.
He completed his outfit with sunglasses.
Kate Waterhouse and Julie Bishop Showcase Race-Day Fashion
Kate Waterhouse arrived wearing a plunging maroon gown by Steven Khalil, accompanied by a matching hatinator, unusual white gloves and maroon stilettos.
Former Australian politician Julie Bishop chose a floral A-line button-down dress for the occasion.
She accessorised with a matching 1950s-style Lady Dior handbag and a straw boater hat.
Darren Palmer, known for his appearances on The Block, opted for a maroon suit styled with a pink shirt and tie.
AFL WAGs and Socialites Display Their Melbourne Cup Outfits
AFL WAG Jessie Murphy attended in an elegant cream off-the-shoulder gown featuring a lantern-style skirt.
She completed the outfit with a matching cream headpiece and a small drawstring tote.
Shoe designer and socialite Lana Wilkinson embraced animal print in a plunging A-line halterneck dress with a matching fascinator.
Mia Fevola, the socialite daughter of former AFL player Brendan Fevola, chose a beaded red mini dress for the occasion.
Married At First Sight personality Jules Robinson also shared her Melbourne Cup outfit on Instagram before arriving at Flemington.
She wore a bright pink-and-purple bodycon gown, accessorised with a pink hatinator, sunglasses, gold earrings and a tangerine handbag.
Melissa Leong and Allison Langdon Choose Distinctive Looks
Former MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong arrived in a peach neoprene gown by Maticevski, featuring low-cut armholes that revealed a glimpse of side-boob.
She added red lipstick and replaced a traditional fascinator with a white bow hairpiece.
A Current Affair presenter Allison Langdon opted for a more understated appearance in a draped forest-green silk gown, complemented by a matching headband.
Chelsea Becirevic, known to fans as Australia’s hottest WAG, wore an all-brown outfit consisting of a long-sleeved mini dress and matching pillbox hat.
Former tennis WAG Hannah Dal Sasso also attracted attention in a revealing light-pink gown, which she paired with maroon gloves and a pillbox hat.
Emma Freedman and Other Celebrity Guests Attend Flemington
Racing personality Emma Freedman embraced a vintage-inspired appearance in a matching leopard-print jacket and midi skirt.
She completed the outfit with a black pillbox hat, red lipstick and pointed black pumps.
The former partner of tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis also made an appearance in an outfit featuring large cut-outs on both sides.
AFL great Joel Selwood and his wife, Britt, posed together at the event.
Britt wore a low-cut crimson gown, while Joel chose a black suit and striped tie.
Stella Klim opted for a butter-yellow drop-waist gown with matching pointed-toe heels.
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey and his wife, Aisha Jade McKinnon, coordinated their outfits in complementary checked designs.
Jordan wore a grey windowpane suit, while Aisha chose a brown Prince of Wales check mini dress.
Melbourne Cup Celebrates 166th Running at Flemington
The $10.2 million Lexus Melbourne Cup was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, marking the 166th running of Australia’s historic horse race.
Held annually since 1861, the event is widely known as the race that stops a nation and attracts significant attention both on and off the track.
Ahead of the race, international music star Robbie Williams was scheduled to perform as the Melbourne Cup trophy arrived at Flemington.
Organisers described the performance as the biggest pre-Cup entertainment show ever staged at the racecourse, featuring some of the singer’s biggest hits and a full cast of backing dancers.
The famous Birdcage was also expected to welcome several high-profile guests, including Lexus ambassadors Emma Freedman and Kate Waterhouse, alongside Olympians Peter Bol, Harry Garside and Cooper Woods at Crown.
Other expected attendees included premiership players Hugh McCluggage and Connor McKenna at TAB, television personality Scott Cam and Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus at Nine, and former Carlton player Marc Murphy with his wife Jessie at G.H. Mumm.
Fashions on the Field Returns With New Pavilion
The Melbourne Cup Carnival’s Fashions on the Field competition, presented by Lexus, returned to Flemington’s famous front lawn with a new pavilion.
Racegoers were able to register for the Best Dressed and Best Suited categories as part of the competition.
Ciaron Maher Leads Melbourne Cup Contenders With Seven Runners
Champion trainer Ciaron Maher was set to have a record seven horses competing in the Melbourne Cup.
His entries included race favourite Point of Law, which secured a place in the field after winning the Geelong Cup.
Another Maher-trained horse, Shockletz, earned its position through victory in the Lexus Archer Stakes.
Irish-trained horses were also expected to feature prominently, with dual Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Joseph O’Brien returning with Goodie Two Shoes, which finished second in the previous year’s race.
Jockey James McDonald was booked to ride Trustyourinstinct for O’Brien.
He entered the race following an impressive performance on Howden Victoria Derby Day, where he recorded four victories, including the Group 1 Howden Victoria Derby and Group 1 TAB Empire Rose.
McDonald previously won the Lexus Melbourne Cup in 2021 aboard Verry Elleegant, trained by Chris Waller.
Knight’s Choice Returns as Former Melbourne Cup Winner
The 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup winner, Knight’s Choice, was also returning to Flemington.
Trained by Sheila Laxon and John Symonds, the horse was set to compete with Robbie Dolan as its jockey.
The team was aiming to secure another Melbourne Cup victory and place Knight’s Choice among the select group of horses to have won the prestigious race more than once.
