A large crowd celebrated Melbourne's Derby Day as part of the Spring Racing Carnival on Saturday, but one high-profile guest was notably absent.
Nude artist Dina Broadhurst, 50, was scheduled to attend as a G.H. Mumm VIP Celebrity guest at The Birdcage, alongside other A-list personalities such as Carrie Bickmore, Nadia Bartel, Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich, Jessica Watson, and Josh Daicos.
Despite widespread anticipation, Dina did not appear at the event, leaving fans and racegoers puzzled. Many had hoped to see the fashion-forward artist known for her bold style among the trackside elite.
At approximately 1pm, the expected time of her arrival, Dina posted on Instagram a photo of a new painting displayed in her Sydney home, deepening the mystery around her absence.
"The post only added to the mystery surrounding her absence, with fans left wondering why she had skipped one of the season's most high-profile racing events."
Her unexpected absence sparked speculation among attendees about her whereabouts during the highly anticipated event.
Dina Broadhurst’s no-show at Derby Day surprised fans, as she was slated to attend a major racing event but instead shared a personal update from home.