Melbourne Cup 2018: Revellers kick on after the race day finishes

IF you thought the reckless behaviour of revellers attending the Melbourne Cup was just at Flemington, think again.

IF YOU thought the reckless behaviour of revellers attending the Melbourne Cup was left at the track along with empty champagne bottles and tinnies, think again.

The Melbourne Cup was one of the wettest on record, but that didn’t stop the punters from letting loose.

A reveller graciously recovers after slipping in the wet as she makes her way home from Flemington Racecourse. Elsewhere in Australia the scenes were more wild. Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty Images

This woman has the right idea. Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty Images

Sometime we need a quick break to recover. Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty Images

There were 15 people evicted from the grounds for offences including being drunk in a public place and possessing a drug of dependence, Victoria Police said in a statement to news.com.au.

A spokesperson from Ambulance Victoria told news.com.au paramedics were called to 21 separate incidents at the Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday.

“13 of the patients AV attended were assessed by paramedics at the scene and did not require transport to hospital,” the statement read.

“Eight of those 13 patients were transported to the onsite Medical Assistance Team, stationed at the Melbourne Cup event.

“While some of the patients AV attended were alcohol affected, heavy rain during the day lead to a few patrons being injured.”

One person received an infringement notice for discharging a missile and another for offensive behaviour.

Those arrested included three women aged 57, 26 and 24, and a man, 27, following a protest on Flemington Drive. They were charged with public nuisance, obstruction and other related offences.

They have been bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

While Melbourne Cup day is a public holiday in Victoria, the rest of the country was supposed to front up to work. But some of the rowdiest scenes seemed to have taken place outside Melbourne, with revellers at Sydney’s Royal Randwick racecourse and Doomben in Brisbane making the most of the drier conditions.

There were chaotic scenes, wild bar brawls and sickening attacks in Sydney. NSW Police confirmed this morning that three people were arrested.

It’s been a big day for this woman at Doomben in Brisbane. Picture: AAP/John Gass

When the sun is out in Brisbane and the champagne is flowing. Picture: AAP/John Gass

This wingwoman in Queensland helps her friend out of some shoes. Picture: AAP/John Gass

Partygoers make their way home from Barangaroo and Darling Harbour in Sydney. Picture: Christian Gilles

One racegoer at Doomben in Brisbane. Picture: AAP/John Gass

Most of us have been here at some point in time. Picture: AAP/John Gass

It wasn’t just racegoers in Melbourne letting loose for Cup Day. Picture: Christian Gilles

Partygoers at the 2018 Melbourne Cup celebrations in Sydney. Picture: Christian Gilles

The wet weather did threaten to mess with the celebrations in Melbourne.

Emma and her cousin Amy, who travelled to Melbourne from Sydney, said the rain had created quite a scene for their very first Cup Day experience.

“It’s really ugly out here in the rain,” Emma, 24, said.

“When the sun comes out it’s good, but when the rain arrives it’s pretty miserable.”

The umbrellas were out and plastic bags were used as everything from ponchos to shoes to flotation devices.

No amount of rain was going to get in this bloke’s way. Picture: Jason Edwards

The rain caused for a slippery trackside at Flemington. Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty Images

Heavy rain hits Flemington. Picture: Jason Edwards

Rain, hail or shine punters were out in Flemington for a good time. Picture: Jason Edwards

Ponchos were a sellout as heavy rain hit Flemington. Picture: Jason Edwards

Watch your step! Picture: Jason Edwards

Terry Evans, a bookie for the Melbourne Cup since the early 80s, said yesterday’s weather was the worst he had seen in more than 40 years.

“Since 1976 when Ven der Hum won it’s never been as bad as this,” he told news.com.au from under his umbrella. “It’s just too wet to come out.”

Those shoes will need a good soaking. Picture: Jason Edwards

One punter embraced the mud at Flemington. Picture: Jason Edwards

All laughs after the sun came out in Melbourne at midday. Picture: AAP Image/Dave Crosling

Racegoers are seen at the end of the day in Melbourne. Picture: AAP Image/Dave Crosling

The Melbourne Cup was won by English galloper Cross Counter ahead of Marmelo and A Prince of Arran. Tragically the horse The Cliffsofmoher couldn’t be saved after it was injured mid-race. It was the sixth horse to die as a result of the race since 2013.