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The Melbourne Cup
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Mark Zahra gets a kiss from wife Elyse after winning the Melbourne Cup as he lifts the trophy with trainer Sam Freedman.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Mark Zahra rides Without a Fight to victory.Credit:Joe Armao
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Mark Zahra on Without a Fight wins the Melbourne Cup.Credit:Getty Images
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Punter cheer on Cup-winning jockey Mark Zahra.Credit:Joe Armao
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Elyse Zahra celebrates her husband’s win.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Mark Zahra kisses the cup.Credit:Joe Armao
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Delta Goodrem performs at Flemington.Credit:Eddie Jim
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The seagulls begin to land at Flemington as Cup Day comes to an end.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Punters enjoy the festivities at Melbourne Cup Day.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Two punters reach the end of their day.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Racegoers pose for photos in the park precinct at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Getty
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Punters enjoy the sunshine.Credit:Joe Armao
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Contestants in the Fashions on the Field competition.Credit:Getty
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Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer in the Birdcage.Credit:Justin McManus
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Punters dress up for the ocassion.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Christine Cross waits for a train for Flemington Racecourse at Southern Cross Station.Credit:Penny Stephens
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Kirsten Williamson (left) and Rachel Rouxel at Flemington Racecourse. Credit:Joe Armao
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Kiara Dolphin from Sydney on the public lawn. Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Mick and Sandy Lewczuk take a selfie.Credit:Joe Armao
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Luke Hughes (left) and Simon Blakemore.Credit:Joe Armao
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Bright colours are in fashion at the Melbourne Cup.Credit:Joe Armao
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Erica Li (left) and Emily Cao take shade.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Fancy shoes for Mclean Nadfalusi and Meghan Hector.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Charlotte Smith (left) and Anthea Slade enjoy the sunshine.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Rangi Mika checks the form guide. Credit:Eddie Jim
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Punters cheer from the sideline. Credit:Getty
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Cheering from the crowd.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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DJ Perri Lee poses for a photo.Credit:Justin McManus
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Model Adut Akech in the Lexus marquee in the Birdcage. Credit:Justin McManus
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Rachel de Oliveira checks out the form guide in the Birdcage.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Bookies set up for the day. Credit:Eddie Jim
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A group of racegoers seek shade from the sun.Credit:Getty
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Damien Oliver celebrates after riding Wiggum to victory in race four.Credit:Joe Armao
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Stables at Flemington Racecourse. Credit:Eddie Jim
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Zac Purton on Dublin Down returns to scales. Credit:Joe Armao
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Nup to the Cup campaigners protest the Melbourne Cup in front of racegoers on Racecourse Road. Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Jockey Zac Purton is seen arriving with wife Nicole Purton.Credit:Getty
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Gates open at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Getty
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Some of the first racegoers to arrive at Flemington Racecourse run through the gates. Credit:Getty
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There is no barrier for entry at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Joe Armao
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Peter Archer, Grant Barnett and Tony Miles on the way to the races at Southern Cross Station. Credit:Rebecca Hallas
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Left to right: Vilma Riparip, Domingo Martinez and Frelyn Dela-Cruz wait for the train at Southern Cross Station.Credit:Rebecca Hallas
