Source : the age
Sydney’s Kings Cross might be a world away from the black and white high fashion of Derby Day, but former nightclub owner turned property developer John Ibrahim is making it work amid the mirrored walls of the Lexus marquee in the Birdcage at Flemington.
Looking tanned and relaxed, the now property developer and investor is mixing it up with the likes of Melbourne nightclub owner Nick Russian.
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has given Flemington a wide berth, but his wife Fiona is trackside, holed up on an upper level of Crown Resort’s Birdcage hospitality.
As the election looms and with much electioneering to undertake, there are few state politicians on the ground.
Alas, Mrs Carroll, who’s been Victoria’s first lady for mere weeks, remains camera shy, declining our request for a photograph in her racing finery.
Ndola has won the G.H. Mumm Rising Fast Stakes in a very tight finish with Sweynesday.
Quality ride from Jye McNeil.
“This horse is in very good order – it was a big thrill,” Co-trainer Ben Hayes told Nine.
“Jye gets along so well with this horse.”
Race 4 – G.H. Mumm Rising Fast Stakes
A heavy shower has just sent people scurrying for cover, minutes before race four, the Rising Fast Stakes.
The race is scheduled for 2.20pm AEDT.
Sudden downpour catches punters out as weather chaos continues
Screams could be heard as racegoers were drenched in a sudden dumping of rain around 2pm.
Umbrellas were turned inside out groups hunkered down to hide from the wild weather and strong gusts of wind.
The footy season is done and won but a few AFL stars have taken the chance to step out at Derby Day today.
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Japanese runner Stinger Glass has been scratched from Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup on vets’ advice as racegoers turn their attention to Saturday’s VRC Derby Day.
Stinger Glass was withdrawn on Friday after leg scans showed it was at heightened risk of injury, following the scratching of Saint George on Thursday. It means Future History, trained by Greg Hickman and ridden by Jamie Melham, gains a start in the race that stops a nation.
But for those heading to Flemington on Saturday, we have dissected the group 1 VRC Derby and group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes to give you a head start.
Race 7: $3m Group 1 VRC Derby, 4.20pm
There’s been a small reprieve from the dreary grey skies.
Coats have been slung over shoulders and sunglasses sit firmly atop noses as punters soak up the sun trackside.
And of course, the bubbles are flowing.
De Armas has won the Wakeful Stakes at Flemington holding the lead in a strong finish.
Yet another winner for Chris Waller and jockey Blake Shinn.
Race 3 – HKJC World Pool Wakeful Stakes
3. De Armas $3.60/$1.55 (World Pool)
19. Girl With a Pearl $15.50
1. Icelady $1.50
Influencer Annalise Dalin is wearing white Alin Lakal for Derby Day ahead of her upcoming wedding to Collingwood footballer Josh Daicos.
The short dress has a men’s blazer top and Dalins paired it with an angular hat by Millinery Jill.
Sipping a glass of champagne in Crown’s secret bar complete with vodka luge Dalins says she and Daicos are all organised for their “small and intimate” upcoming wedding.
