MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses for a photo at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
2020 Melbourne Cup Carnival Launch Highlights (Pictures)
- The 2020 Melbourne Cup Carnival was launched on Tuesday, October 27
- The 2020 carnival ambassador is Nadia Bartel
- See the highlights from the launch in the gallery below
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Melbourne Cup Carnival Launch
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: A general view of the members stand during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The trophy for the Myer Fashions on your Front Lawn is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The trophy for the AAMI Derby is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The trophy for the Kennedy Oaks is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The trophy for the Seppelt Stakes is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The Melbourne Cup trophy is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The Melbourne Cup trophy is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Kim Fletcher – Myer milliner poses for a photo during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses with the Melbourne Cup and 2000 Melbourne Cup Winner 'Brew' at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses with the Melbourne Cup and 2000 Melbourne Cup Winner 'Brew' at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The Melbourne Cup trophy is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Network 10’s Stephen Quartermain speaks the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Chairman Amanda Elliott speaks during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Chairman Amanda Elliott speaks during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel speaks at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses for a photo at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Myer Fashions on your Front Lawn ambassadors Rob Mills and Olivia Molly Rogers attend the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Chairman Amanda Elliott poses with the Melbourne cup during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses for a photo at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses with the Melbourne Cup and 2000 Melbourne Cup Winner 'Brew' at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses with the Melbourne Cup and 2000 Melbourne Cup Winner 'Brew' at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses with the Melbourne Cup and 2000 Melbourne Cup Winner 'Brew' at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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The 2020 Melbourne Cup Carnival launch was held at Flemington racecourse on Tuesday, October 27, just days before the first race meeting of the carnival, Victoria Derby day.
Across four days next week, Flemington racecourse will hosts eight Group One races including the Victoria Derby, Empire Rose, Cantala Stakes, Coolmore Stud Stakes, Victoria Oaks, Mackinnon Stakes, Darley Classic and of course the Melbourne Cup.
The 2020 Melbourne Cup Carnival ambassador is Nadia Bartel.
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses for a photo at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: A general view of the members stand during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The trophy for the Myer Fashions on your Front Lawn is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The trophy for the AAMI Derby is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The trophy for the Kennedy Oaks is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The trophy for the Seppelt Stakes is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The Melbourne Cup trophy is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The Melbourne Cup trophy is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Kim Fletcher – Myer milliner poses for a photo during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses with the Melbourne Cup and 2000 Melbourne Cup Winner 'Brew' at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses with the Melbourne Cup and 2000 Melbourne Cup Winner 'Brew' at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The Melbourne Cup trophy is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Network 10’s Stephen Quartermain speaks the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Chairman Amanda Elliott speaks during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Chairman Amanda Elliott speaks during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel speaks at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses for a photo at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Myer Fashions on your Front Lawn ambassadors Rob Mills and Olivia Molly Rogers attend the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Chairman Amanda Elliott poses with the Melbourne cup during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses for a photo at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses with the Melbourne Cup and 2000 Melbourne Cup Winner 'Brew' at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses with the Melbourne Cup and 2000 Melbourne Cup Winner 'Brew' at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses with the Melbourne Cup and 2000 Melbourne Cup Winner 'Brew' at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses for a photo at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: A general view of the members stand during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The trophy for the Myer Fashions on your Front Lawn is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The trophy for the AAMI Derby is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The trophy for the Kennedy Oaks is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The trophy for the Seppelt Stakes is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The Melbourne Cup trophy is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The Melbourne Cup trophy is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Kim Fletcher – Myer milliner poses for a photo during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses with the Melbourne Cup and 2000 Melbourne Cup Winner 'Brew' at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses with the Melbourne Cup and 2000 Melbourne Cup Winner 'Brew' at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: The Melbourne Cup trophy is seen during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Network 10’s Stephen Quartermain speaks the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Chairman Amanda Elliott speaks during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Chairman Amanda Elliott speaks during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel speaks at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses for a photo at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Myer Fashions on your Front Lawn ambassadors Rob Mills and Olivia Molly Rogers attend the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Chairman Amanda Elliott poses with the Melbourne cup during the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses for a photo at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses with the Melbourne Cup and 2000 Melbourne Cup Winner 'Brew' at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses with the Melbourne Cup and 2000 Melbourne Cup Winner 'Brew' at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Nadia Bartel poses with the Melbourne Cup and 2000 Melbourne Cup Winner 'Brew' at the Melbourne Cup Carnival launch at Flemington Racecourse on October 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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