And they are gone! Kate Waterhouse and Emma Freeman headline the glitzy conclusion of the Melbourne Cup as celebrities descend on Flemington Racecourse to watch the race that stops the nation

The Melbourne Cup kicked off on Tuesday as Australia’s most stylish celebrities gathered at Flemington Racecourse to watch the race that would bring the country to a standstill.

And leading the glamourous arrivals was racing driver Kate Waterhouse, who dazzled at the Birdcage in a cream Mariam Seddiq dress with large billowing details and a plunging neckline.

Kate, the daughter of horse trainer Gai Waterhouse and bookie Robbie Waterhouse, completed her look with a white hatinator, yellow thongs, silver hoop earrings and a Bulgari handbag.

Meanwhile, Channel Seven Sport presenter Emma Freedman turned heads in an all red ensemble.

The blonde wore a stylish swing dress with a sheer lace top, a fun hatinator and a pair of strappy heels.

Kate, the daughter of horse trainer Gai Waterhouse and bookie Robbie Waterhouse, completed her look with a white hatinator, yellow thongs, silver hoop earrings and a Bulgari handbag.

Joining her in the aviary was actor Rob Mills, whose gray suit and floral tie combo put him in the running for the title of best-dressed male racegoer.

Lady Eliza and Amelia Spencer, Princess Diana’s cousins, proved two are better than one when they arrived in dramatic dresses made from the same red satin fabric.

Eliza turned heads in an off-the-shoulder ball gown and a jeweled birdcage veil, while her sister showed off her legs in a puff skirt minidress and a beaded headband.

Meanwhile, TV presenter Emma Freedman turned heads in an all-red ensemble

Joining her in the aviary was actor Rob Mills, whose combination of gray suit and floral tie put him in the running for the title of best-dressed male racegoer.

Lady Eliza (left) and Amelia Spencer (right), Princess Diana’s cousins, proved that two are better than one when they arrived in dramatic dresses of the same red satin fabric.

Elsewhere, stylist Lana Wilkinson looked festive in a pink column dress with a dramatic puffy peplum

Elsewhere, stylist Lana Wilkinson looked festive in a pink column dress with a dramatic puffy peplum.

She wore her hair half up, tied with a black velvet bow and completed her look with a black patent leather clutch and black open toe pumps.

Love Island Australia winner Tayla Damir and her soccer star husband Nathan Broad also looked upset as they arrived at the Birdcage arm in arm.

Tayla, who recently gave birth to her first child, looked glamorous in a blue satin mini dress with floral details and a halter neckline, paired with a blue birdcage veil headpiece.

Her sporty hubby also impressed in a checkered navy three-piece suit and a printed tie.

Love Island Australia winner Tayla Damir and her soccer star husband Nathan Broad also looked upset as they arrived arm in arm at the Birdcage

Tayla, who recently gave birth to her first child, looked glamorous in a blue satin mini dress with flower details and a halter neckline, paired with a blue birdcage veil headpiece

Model Demi Brereton, the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival ambassador, also exuded elegance in a red and black look, including a deep red off the shoulder corset dress with matching hatinator.

She also wore a black scarf, pointy punks, a top handle bag and a pair of dainty earrings.

Meanwhile, Matildas star Cortnee Vine made a fashion statement as she posed for pictures in an oversized pink trouser suit, a fuchsia headscarf and a red hatinator.

Jockey Zac Purton was also spotted arriving at Flemington Racecourse with wife Nicole, who looked friendly in a black suit.

Nicole, on the other hand, is smoking hot in a crimson mini dress and matching headpiece.

Model Demi Brereton (pictured), the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival ambassador, also exuded elegance in a red and black look, including a deep red off-the-shoulder corset dress with matching hatinator

Meanwhile, Matildas star Cortnee Vine made a fashion statement as she posed for pictures in an oversized pink trouser suit, a fuchsia headscarf and a red hatinator

Jockey Zac Purton (right) was also spotted arriving handsomely at Flemington Racecourse with wife Nicole (left) in a black suit

Nicole, on the other hand, is smoking hot in a crimson mini dress and matching headpiece

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