Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Michelle Payne OAM gave her support of this year’s Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour, as well as a preview of the Guard of Honour formed by racing participants on Crown Oaks Day in honour of patients from The Royal Children’s Hospital, as part of the race day’s community partnership with the Good Friday Appeal.
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day Park headline act, international, multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Anastasia, shared excitement about performing on The Main Stage in just a few days' time.
Key Melbourne Cup Carnival fashion trends were also showcased by models, while 2015 Lexus Melbourne Cup winner Prince of Penzance and 2020 Lexus Melbourne Cup winner Twilight Payment were in attendance, visiting from their home at Living Legends.
The Park, Flemington’s ultimate general admission playground, was activated for the morning, providing media with a sneak peak of the Melbourne Cup Carnival’s must-visit destination for fashionistas, music lovers and foodies including Adam McAsey and Tai Graham from BO$$MAN Burgers, Johnny Di Francesco from Johnny, Vince & Sams Ristorante, 400 Gradi, Yamas, Meat Frankie and Kristian Klein from Ebby and Mr Miyagi.
The 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival begins with Penfolds Victoria Derby Day on Saturday 2 November, followed by Lexus Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday 5 November, Crown Oaks Day on Thursday 7 November and TAB Champions Stakes Day on Saturday 9 November.
All the action can be seen live and free across the Nine Network, the official broadcast partner and new home of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.