Australian and international sports stars have descended on Flemington for the race that stops a nation.
Swimming stars Cody Simpson and Ariarne Titmus arrived early while legendary Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson was also in attendance at the Melbourne Cup
. Tayla Damir with Richmond Tigers star Nathan Broad. Picture: Jason EdwardsSource: News Corp AustraliaCody Simpson arrives at FlemingtonSource: Getty ImagesCody Simpson and Ariarne TitmusSource: Getty ImagesMichelle Payne during her commentary duties at Flemington today . Picture by Michael KleinSource: News Corp AustraliaTara Rushton, wife of NRL great Cooper Cronk.Source: Getty ImagesLegendary Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson.Source: Getty ImagesAussie swimming superstar Ariarne Titmus.Source: Getty ImagesMichelle Payne during her commentary duties at Flemington today . Picture by Michael KleinSource: News Corp Australia
