Flemington Racecourse burst into vibrant spring colour and high-stakes excitement today as some of Australia’s biggest stars gathered trackside to celebrate “the race that stops the nation” at the 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup Day.

Soaking up the electric trackside atmosphere in the Nine marquee was an all-star lineup, including A Current Affair host Ally Langdon, along with The Block’s Scott Cam and Darren Palmer, Weekend Today team Michael Atkinson, Alison Piotrowski and Lizzie Pearl, 9News Melbourne anchor Alicia Loxley, plus Scherri-Lee Biggs and 9News Political Editor Charles Croucher.

Also joining the festivities was The Floor host Rodger Corser, Australian actors David Berry and Bert LaBonté, Stan’s After the Dinner Party co-host Jules Lund and Married at First Sight alumni Jules Robinson and Cam Merchant.

Sporting star power was on full display with gold medal Olympic swimming champion Ariarne Titmus, rugby league legend Brad Fittler, NRL commentator Allana Ferguson, Australian sprinter Torrie Lewis, plus Nine’s Jelena Dokic and Felix Von Hofe.

Lexus Melbourne Cup Day serves as the crown jewel of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, with the entire spectacle broadcast live and free across Channel 9 and 9Now.

Tuesday 3 November, 2026