Dina Broadhurst Fails to Appear at Melbourne’s Derby Day
The excitement was high at Melbourne's Derby Day on Saturday as crowds celebrated the Spring Racing Carnival. However, one well-known guest failed to attend the high-profile event.
Unexpected Absence
Artist and influencer Dina Broadhurst, 50, was scheduled to appear as a G.H. Mumm VIP Celebrity guest at The Birdcage but did not make an appearance. Her absence surprised attendees who had expected to see her among the event’s elite guests.
Broadhurst was announced to appear alongside notable names like Carrie Bickmore, Nadia Bartel, Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich, Jessica Watson, and Josh Daicos. Many fans looked forward to her signature fashion style and presence at the trackside celebration.
Speculation Among Attendees
As hours passed without her arrival, curiosity grew among the crowd regarding her absence. Attendees began speculating about her whereabouts, wondering why she missed one of the racing season’s main social events.
Instagram Post Raises Questions
Around 1 p.m.—the time she was expected to arrive at Flemington—Dina posted on Instagram instead. The image showed a new artwork displayed in her Sydney home, adding to the mystery surrounding her no-show.
"At around 1pm on Saturday — right about the time she was expected to arrive at Flemington — Dina instead shared a post to Instagram showing a new painting hanging on the wall of her Sydney home."
Author’s Summary
Dina Broadhurst’s sudden absence from Melbourne’s Derby Day, coupled with a quiet Instagram post at home, drew widespread curiosity about her reasons for skipping such a prestigious occasion.