Melbourne cup winner life of the party at Stakes Day

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All the stunning looks at Champions Stakes Day 2024

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Aussie stars are wrapping up the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival with Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse. Continue to see all the stunning looks from the final day at the races!

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Robbie Dolan

Melbourne cup-winning jockey Robbie Dolan is proving to be the life of the party at Stakes Day, setting off a stream of champagne to celebrate the last day of racing events.

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Robbie Dolan

After ducking for cover, Dolan made sure to take a swig.

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Rachel Griffiths

Aussie actress Rachel Griffiths made a statement in a hot pink dress, topped with a large brimmed pink hat.

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Rachel Griffiths and Clementine Griffiths

She posed with her daughter Clementine Griffiths, who matched her mum and wore a baby pink ensemble with a white blazer and accessories.

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Anna McEvoy and Michael Staples

Love Island alum Anna McEvoy and husband Michael Staples were caught in the wind, with the reality star's baby pink skirt, which was paired with a white blouse with a plunging neckline and large sleeves.

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Michael matched her with a white suit and pink tie.

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Bayle Smith and Paul Versace

Model Bayle Smith and stylist Paul Versace wore matching monochrome looks, with Bayle wearing a beige suit and Versace sporting grey shorts with his.

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Shane Crawford

Former AFL player Shane Crawford wore a blue suit and matching tie with a cowboy hat and a flower in his lapel.

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Elle Ray

Influencer Elle Ray wore a strapless beige dress on top of a matching ploated skirt in an unusual combination.

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Ariarne Titmus

Olympian and Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Ariarne Titmus went for a fresh and crisp look with a white dress that descended into yellow polka dots.

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She accessorised with a white hat, shoes, and handbag.

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Ariarne Titmus, Robbie Dolan and Michelle Payne

But she soon abandoned her purse in favour of Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Robbie Dolan, lifting him up for the cameras after his victory.

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Ariarne Titmus, Robbie Dolan and Michelle Payne

Someone even handed him the famed cup, with the jockey being supported on his left by retired Aussie jockey Michelle Payne.

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Robbie Dolan and Ariarne Titmus

They did take a regular photo together before all the shenanigans, with Dolan sporting a red poppy on the lapel of his black suit for Remembrance Day.

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Kylie Rogers, Robbie Dolan, Ariarne Titmus and Michelle Payne during 2024 Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 09, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images)

Robbie Dolan, Ariarne Titmus and Michelle Payne snapped a photo with Victorian Racing Club CEO Kylie Rogers, who wore a leopard-print maxi dress and cowboy hat and also sported a poppy.

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Robbie Dolan

The champion showed off his trophy proudly.

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Michelle Payne

Michelle Payne was pretty in pink in a mini-dress with a giant bow on the front, and a matching fascinator and heels.

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Kate Waterhouse, Grace Ricketson, Sophia Ricketson and Luke Ricketson

Kate Waterhouse followed tradition and made Stakes Day a family affair with her children Grace and Sophia, as well as husband Luke Ricketson.

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She wore a refreshing blue minidress combined with white heels, a handbag, and a wide-brimmed hat.

Her daughters matched their mum in white flowery dresses and Ricketson followed the theme with a navy suit.

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Emma Booth

Para Equestrian Emma Booth brought a pop of colour to the Birdcage in a bright green floral dress.

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Brad Johnson

Former AFL player Brad Johnson looked pleased to be here in a black suit with a blue grid shirt and complementary tie.

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Bella Henry

Model Bella Henry got the red memo with a structural sleeveless minidress complete with a red satin trail, a red hat and fascinator, and red shows with bows on them. Her purse was the only differing colour in silver.

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