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Derby Day crowds mix black-and-white fashion with Melbourne’s shifting weather
Derby Day brought racegoers to Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne as part of the spring racing carnival.
The day is known for its black-and-white dress theme, and celebrities including Annalise Dalins arrived in monochrome outfits.
Sudden downpours sent people seeking shelter before the sun returned, and rain fell again before the fourth race.
Some guests stood out from the dress code, including a groom-to-be in a bright pink suit printed with his fiancée’s face.
Brady Last won $3,000 in race six, while other visitors took selfies, picnicked and placed bets.
Derby Day opens a week of spring racing events that also includes the Melbourne Cup and Oaks Day.
Derby Day crowds gathered at Flemington Racecourse on October 31, 2026, in a mix of black-and-white outfits and more colourful looks.
Sudden downpours and bursts of sunshine kept racegoers adapting to Melbourne’s changeable weather.
A Brisbane-based group kept its umbrellas, and rain sent crowds seeking shelter before the first race and again before race 4.
The Daily Mail reported that more than 90,000 people were expected at the track.
Racegoers included celebrity arrivals, fashion standouts and a group celebrating a buck’s party.
- Who
- Racegoers, celebrities and socialites attended Derby Day, including Annalise Dalins and other named guests.
- What
- Crowds gathered for Derby Day, showing monochrome outfits alongside colourful fashion while coping with changing weather.
- When
- October 31, 2026.
- Where
- Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne.
- Why
- Derby Day is part of the spring racing carnival and is described as its traditional curtain raiser.
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Thunder and a sudden downpour sent punters scrambling for shelter.
Another downpour drenched racegoers, sending them to cover or under umbrellas.
Brady Last won $3000 at Flemington.
- Venue
- Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Expected attendance
- More than 90,000 people, according to the Daily Mail
- Brady Last's winnings
- $3000 in race 6
- Fashion theme
- Black and white, with some attendees wearing colourful outfits
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Punters brave the elements for Derby Day
AFL WAG Annalise Dalins leads Derby Day celebrity arrivals in monochromatic corset look as stars descend on Flemington Racecourse in wild headpieces
What people are saying
It’s the biggest adrenaline dump
They can like it or leave it
I had no idea, but I feel great and you’ve got to own it and get into being the only bloke in pink
Because it's so heavy, it feels very weighted and secure so I'm not going to fly away