Melbourne came out in force for Emirates Stakes Day - the final day of the 2012 Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Traditionally family day at Flemington, that was no more apparent than at the Emirates Stakes Day Fashions on the Field Competition where over 600 stylish children and their families entered.

Flemington was in full bloom yesterday as it celebrated the first day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival - AAMI Victoria Derby Day.

It was a perfect Melbourne morning as eager racegoers travelled to the track, a sea of black and white descended on Flemington to embrace the Spring sunshine.

The...

Have you heard the one about the horse that walks into a bar? Well, on Monday, FOUR horses walked into a casino! Melbourne's Crown Casino to be exact.

And why were they there? It was the 2012 Melbourne Cup Carnival Launch and the magnificent creatures had...

There will be royalty at this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival and I am not referring to The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attending the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

I am referring to racing royalty - Victoria Racing Club (VRC) have announced that world renowned hat designer Philip Treacy...