{"id":950759,"date":"2026-11-03T06:42:17","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T06:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/950759\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T06:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T06:42:17","slug":"jules-neale-makes-melbourne-cup-appearance-risking-run-in-with-her-ex-husband-lachie-neale-and-his-new-girlfriend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/950759\/","title":{"rendered":"Jules Neale makes Melbourne Cup appearance, risking run in with her ex-husband Lachie Neale and his new girlfriend."},"content":{"rendered":"

Exclusive: Jules Neale arrived at the Melbourne Cup looking red hot and giving an update on family life in Perth with her two kids, as whispers fly that she and ex Lachie Neale could possibly attend the same event. <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m just doing the one day and then back to mum life,\u201d she told nine.com.au from inside the G.H Mumm Marquee on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\"Jules<\/p>\n

Jules Neale will make her Melbourne Cup debut, but all eyes will be on her for what may be an awkward run in with her ex-husband Lachie Neale. \u00a0Instagram\/@jules_neale<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is my first Melbourne Cup,\u201d she added. <\/p>\n

For Jules, 36, being a part of the day is a real \u201cbucket list\u201d moment. <\/p>\n

\u201cI love Melbourne, I hate the cold \u2013 but I love Melbourne,\u201d she explained. <\/p>\n

\u201cI love coming to these fun events, it\u2019s always like a holiday with the event, so it\u2019s always nice to get away.\u201d <\/p>\n

The hairdresser\u2019s appearance at the biggest event in the Spring Racing carnival just three days after her ex-husband, AFL star Lachie Neale<\/a> attended Derby Day with his new girlfriend<\/a> Emma Field. <\/p>\n

Jules\u2019 big moment arrives<\/p>\n

Jules had her own big moment, as she undertook the infamous \u2018Tap Tap\u2019 champagne moment.<\/p>\n

The highly anticipated, theatrical tradition is hosted by French Champagne house G.H. Mumm. Crowds gathered outside Mumm\u2019s exclusive marquee in Flemington\u2019s VIP Birdcage enclosure as Jules struck the neck of a three-litre bottle of champagne with a ceremonial sabre.<\/p>\n

Receiving the honour to perform the \u2018Tap Tap\u2019 is a major status symbol and without a doubt Jules has earned it this year.<\/p>\n

In her signature elegant style, the sabre strike went off easily and bubbles shot straight through the air. We\u2019ll toast to that! <\/p>\n

\"Jules<\/p>\n

Jules\u2019 big moment went off without a hitch! \u00a0Getty Images<\/p>\n

After watching what Carrie Bickmore did over the weekend during her \u2018Tap Tap\u2019 moment on Saturday\u2019s Derby Day, Jules made sure to devise a plan ahead of time. <\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t realise that you could probably get wet,\u201d she explained. <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m gonna try and copy Carrie and do a bit of a \u2018tap tap\u2019 then run away.\u201d <\/p>\n

\"MELBOURNE,<\/p>\n

Lady in red! She\u2019s ready for her big moment at the Mumm Marquee. \u00a0Getty Images<\/p>\n

Jules is a vision in red<\/p>\n

Sharing a glimpse of her look on social media before arriving, the Perth-based hairdresser went for a bold red frock. <\/p>\n

The flirty little number hugged her curves and fanned out with a fun feathered detail around the hem, which hit her on the calf. <\/p>\n

The look was finished with a matching red headband, and shoes \u2013 giving it some real wow factor. <\/p>\n

Life in Perth couldn\u2019t be better<\/p>\n

For Jules it\u2019s a quick in and out trip, heading back home to Perth to her kids tomorrow. <\/p>\n

And while it is a quick trip, she confirmed that things are really going well for her in Perth right now. <\/p>\n

\"Jules<\/p>\n

Jules said it was just a quick trip from Perth to Melbourne for Cup Day before she returns back to be with her kids. \u00a0Instagram\/@jules_neale<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m in the new house with the kids now,\u201d she added. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re settled into our routine, I think next year will be really nice just kind of continuing that.\u201d <\/p>\n

Will there be a run-in between Jules and ex Lachie?<\/p>\n

While all eyes have been Jules, there will be a lot to talk about with her ex-husband and new partner Emma Field expected to pop in as well or whether they will steer clear to avoid an awkward run-in. <\/p>\n

The new couple made their debut over the weekend at Darby Day, giving the most public launch of their relationship to date. <\/p>\n

\"AFL<\/p>\n

AFL star Lachie Neale has finally made his public debut with new girlfriend Emma Field with a very glamorous appearance at Derby Day.\u00a0Instagram\/@emfield__<\/p>\n

Lachie and Emma attempted to keep their relationship under wraps during the beginning, but things went public after the Brisbane Lions won the 2026 AFL Grand Final. <\/p>\n

Emma made it clear she was there to support her man in the stands and the couple have since made several declarations of their relationship status online too. <\/p>\n

Jules and Lachie split in December 2025, with the AFL player making a public statement about their marriage breakdown during a press conference in January. <\/p>\n

At the time rumours of infidelity swirled, and Jules broke her silence and spoke out about her side of the story on the Pretty Sure podcast with Adelle Petropoulos in late August.<\/p>\n

\"Jules<\/p>\n

Jules and Lachie split last December, but it was only recently she broke her silence on what really went down. \u00a0Instagram\/@prettysure.pod\/Getty<\/p>\n

The mum-of-two used the platform to \u201cspeak her truth\u201d about the alleged cheating scandal that involved her husband, Lachie and her best friend, Tess Crosley, 30.<\/p>\n

In the podcast, Jules alleged Crosley and Lachie had an ongoing romantic affair for four months.<\/p>\n

While Jules ultimately\u00a0called time on the marriage in December<\/a>, she made it clear the cracks had started much earlier.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt wasn\u2019t the first time for us, which is awful,\u201d she claimed in the interview with Petropoulos.<\/p>\n

The mother-of-two explained while it would appear to many that she \u201cpacked up and left with the kids\u201d when Lachie confirmed their separation in January 2026, that wasn\u2019t the case.<\/p>\n

\"L_R:<\/p>\n

The two couples were close friends and lived minutes away from each other. L-R: Tess Crosley, Lachie Neale, Ben Crosley, Jules Neale\u00a0Instagram<\/p>\n

Just hours after Jules\u2019 podcast went live, a teaser for Tess\u2019 own tell-all podcast with the Daily Mail went live, with her sharing her side of the story for the first time.<\/p>\n

Tess chose to keep the details of her side relatively brief during the one-hour interview, but reflected on the moment the private matter became a national story, describing it as a \u201creally dark time in my life\u201d.<\/p>\n

Tess did not confirm this nor reveal any details about the exact nature of her relationship with Lachie, but she did claim she was only friends with the couple for about a year before the scandal unfolded.<\/p>\n

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