1/80Melbourne Cup racegoers continued to party well after the race. Picture: news.com.au
Wildest pics of Cup punters letting loose
Racegoers have been snapped looking their best at Flemington Racecourse for the 2024 Melbourne Cup.
2/80A new use for a drink holder. Picture: news.com.au
3/80Still giggling. Picture: news.com.au
4/80Her outfit’s still perfectly in place. Picture: news.com.au
5/80Avoiding a strappy heel disaster. Picture: news.com.au
6/80Pondering the trip home. Picture: news.com.au
7/80This guy helps out by carrying his friend’s shoes home. Picture: news.com.au
8/80Gamble responsibly. Picture: news.com.au
9/80Still glam after kicking off the heels. Picture: news.com.au
10/80True friendship. Picture: news.com.au
11/80These two racegoers make the most of the last moments of the day. Picture: news.com.au
12/80Still looking glamourous. Picture: news.com.au
13/80Home time. Picture: news.com.au
14/80Melbourne Cup - the day of crash tackling friends in public. Picture: news.com.au
15/80Stacks on. Picture: news.com.au
16/80No fascinator is safe. Picture: news.com.au
17/80Love at the Cup. Picture: news.com.au
18/80When the party’s over. Picture: news.com.au
19/80Ready to party. Picture: news.com.au
20/80A lack of shoes isn’t going to get this racegoer down. Picture: news.com.au
21/80Racegoers at Flemington Racecourse for the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Picture: news.com.au
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23/80Checking out the day’s selfies. Picture: news.com.au
24/80The celebrations continued well after the race had finished. Picture: news.com.au
25/80Trying to sort out an Uber ride home. Picture: news.com.au
26/80Tuesday 5th November, 2024: Racegoers at Flemington Racecourse for the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Picture: news.com.au
27/80A classic end of day pose - shoes and champagne in one hand. Picture: news.com.au
28/80Tuesday 5th November, 2024: Racegoers at Flemington Racecourse for the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Picture: news.com.au
29/80Tuesday 5th November, 2024: Racegoers at Flemington Racecourse for the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Picture: news.com.au
30/80Racegoers were ready to celebrate the 2024 Melbourne Cup at Flemington racecourse. Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie
31/80This couple had reason to celebrate. Picture: Jake Nowakowski
32/80Red was the colour of the day. Picture: news.com.au
33/80The rosé was flowing. Picture: news.com.au
34/80Shoes off picnic circle. Picture: news.com.au
35/80One for the ‘gram. Picture: AAP Image/James Ross
36/80These racegoers were all smiles for the camera. Picture: news.com.au
37/80Selfie time. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
38/80Tuesday 5th November, 2024: Racegoers at Flemington Racecourse for the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Picture: news.com.au
39/80Tuesday 5th November, 2024: Racegoers at Flemington Racecourse for the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Picture: news.com.au
40/80An esky is a completely acceptable seat at the end of the day. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
41/80When it’s all a bit much. Picture: news.com.au
42/80Yewww! Picture: news.com.au
43/80Closing time. Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie
44/80The face when you know you’ve been caught on camera. Picture: news.com.au
45/80A woman blows a kiss to the statue of Makybe Diva. Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie
46/80Perfect time for a nap. Picture: AAP Image/Con Chronis
47/80It’s reached the time of day for a makeup check and some hydration. Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie
48/80The shoes have come off. Picture: news.com.au
49/80Double parking to save waiting in line twice is always a genius move. Picture: news.com.au
50/80These racegoers took some time out of the sun. Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie
51/80Bottoms up!! Picture: Jason Edwards
52/80Racegoers go wild at Flemington. Picture: AAP Image/Con Chronis
53/80When you’ve been standing in high heels all day. Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie
54/80When one drink isn’t enough. Picture: news.com.au
55/80Punters celebrate the nation’s big race. Picture: news.com.au
56/80Ready to party. Picture: news.com.au
57/80The fine weather meant less mud puddle swimming at the end of the day. Picture: Jake Nowakowski
58/80Racegoers enjoyed the warmer weather. Picture: news.com.au
59/80These ladies were snapped in fun summery dresses. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images
60/80This guy showed up in a bright statement suit. Picture: Picture: Jake Nowakowski
61/80This dazzling pair kept in classy. Picture: news.com.au
62/80Nicky Winmar and Bernie Reddington look gorgeous early in the day. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images
63/80Statement suits were on trend this year. Picture: news.com.au
64/80A trio in a gorgeous sea of pink and red. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images
65/80Girls gone wild. Picture: Jake Nowakowski
66/80This racegoer was glowing in silk and a gorgeous headpiece. Picture: Picture: Jake Nowakowski
67/80This group of ladies were total showstoppers in various bright coloured frocks. Picture: Jake Nowakowski
68/80These women were fashionable AND sun safe. Picture: Jake Nowakowski
69/80More stunning looks but this time with some shoulder emphasis. Picture: Picture: Jake Nowakowski
70/80A mysterious lady in neon green and black mesh gloves. Picture: Jake Nowakowski
71/80Racegoers resting the feet in preparation for the day ahead. Picture: news.com.au
72/80This fun suit wearer was clever and brought his own chair. Picture: news.com.au
73/80The ladies turned out looking their best. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images
74/80Eager punters rushed through the gates. Picture: news.com.au
75/80Huge crowds filled the grounds from early in the day. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
76/80This punter got his skates on immediately. Picture: news.com.au
77/80A glamorous pair were spotted arm in arm. Picture: news.com.au
78/80This guy was keen to get the party started. Picture: Jason Edwards
79/80These ladies were on trend in hot pink. Picture: Jason Edwards
80/80More people rushing their way out of the turnstyles. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images
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