Melbourne Cup 2023: Amy Castano begins her glamorous trackside transformation as Nadia Bartel fails to show at Flemington racecourse

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Celebrities have officially begun their glamorous trackside transformations ahead of The Melbourne Cup festivities at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday.

Kicking off the morning’s preparations was ACERO gym founder Amy Castano, who took to Instagram with a mirror selfie as she met with her stylist. 

The socialite looked relaxed in a white bandeau top and matching parachute pants, while styling her hair in a sleek low ponytail. 

Also documenting their morning was retired cricketer Michael Clarke, who shared a photo of himself suited and booted while mingling with pals at Flemington. 

Meanwhile, former WAG Nadia Bartel shared an Instagram Story post confirming that she won’t be attending the race that stops the nation, and instead will be spending time with her sons.  

ACERO gym founder Amy Castano (pictured) kicked off her Melbourne Cup preparations by sharing a photo of herself waiting to meet up with her stylist 

Also documenting their morning was retired cricketer Michael Clarke (right) who shared a photo of himself suited and booted while mingling with pals at Flemington

Also documenting their morning was retired cricketer Michael Clarke (right) who shared a photo of himself suited and booted while mingling with pals at Flemington

Meanwhile, former WAG Nadia Bartel (pictured) shared an Instagram Story post confirming that she won't be attending the race that stops the nation, and instead will be spending time with her sons

Meanwhile, former WAG Nadia Bartel (pictured) shared an Instagram Story post confirming that she won’t be attending the race that stops the nation, and instead will be spending time with her sons

‘No cup for me today. Excited to have a chill day with the boys. This weather!’ she wrote next to a photo of herself posing in a Pilates studio. 

The Melbourne Cup is the centrepiece of the Flemington carnival and it has always been a race that has stopped a nation.

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