October 31, 2026 — 6:32pm

Despite the threatening skies, fashionable Melburnians proved once again Derby Day is the place to be seen during the spring racing carnival.

Ebony Rowe, Sophie Graham-Jones and Elisa Petrelli taking a selfie in the general admission area at Flemington Racecourse on Derby Day. Penny Stephens

It being Melbourne, the weather was weird and unpredictable. A huge crack of thunder and sudden downpour sent punters scrambling to secure shelter before race 1, with the grey clouds sticking around for most of the morning.

Coats were then slung over shoulders and sunglasses sat firmly atop noses as the crowd enjoyed moments of brilliant sunshine.

But one group of Brisbane-based friends weren’t ready to ditch the umbrellas, dubious of Melbourne’s unpredictable weather.…