A large crowd celebrated Melbourne's Derby Day on Saturday as the Spring Racing Carnival reached its peak. However, a notable figure was absent from the festivities.
Nude artist Dina Broadhurst, 50, was scheduled to attend The Birdcage at Derby Day as a G.H. Mumm VIP Celebrity guest. She was set to join other A-list personalities including Carrie Bickmore, Nadia Bartel, Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich, Jessica Watson, and Josh Daicos.
Despite widespread anticipation, Dina did not show up at the event, surprising many attendees who hoped to see her distinct fashion style trackside. As the day passed without her arrival, speculation grew about her whereabouts.
"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."
Around 1 p.m., the time she was expected at Flemington, Dina posted on Instagram a photo of a new painting displayed in her Sydney home. This unexpected update left fans curious about why she missed one of the season's premier racing events.
"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."
Dina Broadhurst's absence from Melbourne's Derby Day puzzled fans, as she chose to share artwork from home instead of attending the high-profile racing event.