The  Jamaican  star  duo  of   the  legendary  Usain Bolt  and  explosive  West  Indies  opener  Chris  Gayle  are  down  to  be  part  of  the  Melbourne Cup Carnival .

Bolt, who ran his last race at the world championships in august is in Melbourne for a holiday and is expected to attend the birdcage this Saturday on Derby day  along  with  Gayle  who  earlier  this  week  won  a  defamation  case  against the  Australian  Fairfax Media.

Other guests include businesswoman Priscilla Presley; actors Melissa George, Jane Seymour; Zoe Ventoura and Hugh Sheridan.

Bolt is expected to spend time again with good friend and former Australian 400metres runner John Steffensen.