A large crowd of excited racegoers enjoyed Melbourne's Derby Day on Saturday as the Spring Racing Carnival gained momentum. However, one prominent figure was notably absent from the event.
Nude artist Dina Broadhurst, 50, was scheduled to attend as a G.H. Mumm VIP Celebrity guest at The Birdcage but did not appear. The influencer was expected to be among several A-list guests, including Carrie Bickmore, Nadia Bartel, Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich, Jessica Watson, and Josh Daicos.
At approximately 1 PM, the time she was expected at Flemington, Dina posted an image on Instagram showing a new painting displayed in her Sydney home, increasing curiosity over why she missed this major racing event.
"Nude artist Dina Broadhurst was slated to appear as a G.H. Mumm VIP Celebrity guest at The Birdcage at Derby Day in Melbourne on Saturday - but did not make an appearance."
Author's summary: Despite being a high-profile VIP guest, Dina Broadhurst did not attend Derby Day, leaving fans curious after she shared an Instagram post from home instead.