The Nine marquee proved to be the afternoon’s hottest ticket, buzzing with bold tailoring and delicate spring silhouettes.

Leading the festivities were newly crownedThe Block winners Courtney Kain and Sevilay Keser, celebrating their auction triumph alongside fan-favourite father-daughter duo Tayla and Rick Peroomal, as well as show alumni couple Tom and Sarah-Jane Calleja.

Love Island power couples Claudia Bonifazio and Austen Bugeja, alongside Kale Roberts and Tyra Johannes, embraced the trackside glamour and electric atmosphere.

Elite sport made its mark trackside, with WNBL players Hannah Hank, Shaneice Swain and Alanna Smith. Plus, Olympic gold medal-winning Zac Stubblety-Cook and fellow Olympic swimming champion Sam Williamson trading the pool deck for sharp spring tailoring.

And Jo Hall and Brodie Harper brought classic glamour to the marquee, with Married at First Sight alumni Jules Robinson, Rhi Disljenkovic and Beth Kelly.

Crown Oaks Day marks the stylish heart of the four-day Melbourne Cup Carnival, streaming live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Thursday 5 November, 2026