Celebrities have officially started their glamorous transformations on the track ahead of Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup festivities.
However, several famous faces will not descend on Flemington Racecourse, including former WAG Nadia Bartel.
Early Tuesday morning, the red carpet announced via Instagram Stories that she will not be attending the race that brought the country to a standstill, and will instead spend time with her sons.
‘No cup for me today. I’m excited to have a chill day with the boys. This again!’ she wrote alongside a photo of herself posing in a Pilates studio.
Meanwhile, the morning’s prep kicked off by ACERO gym founder Amy Castano, who took to Instagram with a mirror selfie as she met her stylist.
Former WAG Nadia Bartel (pictured) shared an Instagram Story post confirming she will not be attending the race that holds the nation back, and will instead spend time with her sons
The socialite looked relaxed in a white bandeau top and matching parachute pants, as she styled her hair in a sleek, low ponytail.
Also documenting their morning was retired cricketer Michael Clarke, who shared a photo of himself in a suit and shoes while among his friends in Flemington.
The Melbourne Cup is the centerpiece of the Flemington carnival and it has always been a race that has held a nation back.
ACERO gym founder Amy Castano (pictured) kicked off her Melbourne Cup preparations by sharing a photo of herself waiting to meet her stylist
Also documenting their morning was retired cricketer Michael Clarke (right), who shared a photo of himself in a suit and shoes while among his friends in Flemington.