Richard Wilkins and Mia Hawkswell put on a very loved-up display on Tuesday when they attended the 2024 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse.
The veteran presenter, 70, showcased his tender side as he held the hand of his beautiful make-up artist girlfriend, 47, while posing at The Birdcage at the exclusive event.
He looked every inch the man in black in a dapper tailored suit, matching dress shoes and slick sunglasses.
His brunette hair was freshly styled and he looked to be having the time of his life laughing it up at the exclusive event, alongside his stylish partner.
Meanwhile, Mia exuded style and sophistication in a chic yellow summer dress which she teamed with a pair of black heels and reflective sunglasses.
Her brunette hair was stylishly made up with loose tresses framing her elegant facial features.
The celebrity couple looked to be having the time of their lives posing up a storm ahead of the race that stops the nation.
The pair were joined by many other A-List stars, including Olivia Molly Rogers, Kate Waterhouse, Ariarne Titmus and Channel Nine stars Sarah Abo and Alex Cullen.
Richard Wilkins and his glamorous girlfriend Mia Hawkswell put on a very loved-up display on Tuesday when they attended the 2024 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse. Both pictured
The veteran presenter, 70, showcased his tender side as he held the hand of his beautiful make-up artist girlfriend, 47, while posing at The Birdcage at the exclusive event
Celebrities are given the ultimate VIP treatment inside Flemington’s world-famous ‘Birdcage’, where guests are treated to high-class delicacies from free-flowing French Champagne, specialty cocktails and meals prepared by famed chefs.
This year’s VIP attendees have also been indulging in caviar bumps – a fine dining trend which refers to eating a mound of the expensive food off the back of the hand.
The list of famous guests are being hosted by G.H. Mumm, the official Champagne sponsor of the event, Furphy, winemakers Penfolds, Lexus and Crown Resorts.
He looked every inch the man in black in a dapper tailored suit and slick sunglasses
Channel Nine also have their own marquee while Don Julio has opened a vibrant pink-themed tequila bar offering delicious specialty cocktails and live DJ performances.
Huge crowds have descended on Flemington Racecourse ahead of the 164th staging of the Melbourne Cup at 3pm on Tuesday.
Thousands of Aussies are gearing up to place their bets on the hotly-anticipated race, with racing fans around the world turning their attention to Melbourne.
His brunette hair was freshly styled and he looked to be having the time of his life laughing it up at the exclusive event, alongside his stylish partner
The celebrity couple looked to be having the time of their lives posing up a storm ahead of the race that stops the nation
The event is being broadcast live on Channel Nine and Sarah Abo and Alex Cullen were spotted backstage preparing for filming ahead of the big event.
The stayers event is one of the biggest in the world and has produced a long list of champions over the years, including the likes of Phar Lap, Kingston Town and the invincible feats of Makybe Diva.
This year, 24 more Australian and international horses and their jockeys will be looking to etch their names into the history books while punters will be hoping to pick the winner – or land the ultimate trifecta.
