Tens of thousands of racegoers have flocked to Flemington under sunny skies, to celebrate the race that stops a nation.

While luck can never be guaranteed in the betting circle, the weather is definitely on the punters’ side for the 164th Melbourne Cup. The gates have opened at Flemington, with fans racing to stake their claim on a prime position on the rails and other vantage points around the racecourse.

The 2024 Melbourne Cup is officially set to kick off within the next hour as the horses complete their final preparations, says Fox Sports News reporter David Zita.

Racegoers arrive at Flemington Racecourse for Melbourne Cup Day. Ken MacKenzie, Chairperson of BHP with wife of 36 years Dorothee Hansen. Former AFL star Nicky Winmar and Nine’s Eddie McGuire share a laugh during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse.

Flemington racecourse's usually loud and boisterous crowd was momentarily stunned into silence as Knight's Choice claimed the Melbourne Cup.

The Australia-trained gelding Knight’s Choice has won the US$5.6 million Melbourne Cup, Australia’s premier horse race at odds of 80-1.

Thousands of excited racegoers have packed Flemington to watch rank outsider Knight's Choice win the race that stops the nation.

Celebrities and high-profile individuals have shown off their glam looks at Flemington Racecourse as they enjoy the revelries ahead of Tuesday afternoon's Melbourne Cup.

Tens of thousands of racegoers have flocked to Flemington under sunny skies, to celebrate the race that stops a nation.

Australia's biggest racing event is here, with the Melbourne Cup taking centre stage at Flemington! Whether you're here for the excitement of the big race, the atmosphere, or fashion, you're in the right place!