Melbourne back in style at Derby Day

A Derby Day crowd of 5500 has hit Flemington as Melbourne wakes from its lockdown slumber. See all the fashion and festivities from the day.

An early punter at Flemington Racecourse. Picture: Mark Stewart

A Derby Day crowd of 5500 is kickstarting the Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington, recharging Victoria’s sporting calendar as the city wakes to its first full day of eased restrictions.

Olympia Valance. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Punters embrace traditional black and white attire for Derby Day. Picture: Mark Stewart

Fans at the gates of Flemington Racecourse once again. Picture: Mark Stewart

Derby Day will kickstart Melbourne’s cup carnival. Picture: Mark Stewart

Crystal Kimber. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Excited punters watch race four. Picture: Mark Stewart

Caitlin Kelly and Adam Petridis. Picture: Mark Stewart

Having a great time watching race two. Picture: Mark Stewart

Even grey skies didn’t dampen the atmosphere. Picture: Mark Stewart

Getting on the beers at Flemington. Picture: Mark Stewart

Spectators watch on. Picture: Mark Stewart

Punters at Derby Day. Picture: Mark Stewart

Studying the form. Picture: Mark Stewart

Over 5000 punters are allowed into Flemington. Picture: Mark Stewart

Olivia Molly-Rogers. Picture: Alex Coppel