Melbourne Cup racegoers continued to party well after the race. Picture: news.com.au

A new use for a drink holder. Picture: news.com.au

Still giggling. Picture: news.com.au

Her outfit’s still perfectly in place. Picture: news.com.au

Avoiding a strappy heel disaster. Picture: news.com.au

Pondering the trip home. Picture: news.com.au

This guy helps out by carrying his friend’s shoes home. Picture: news.com.au

Gamble responsibly. Picture: news.com.au

Still glam after kicking off the heels. Picture: news.com.au

True friendship. Picture: news.com.au

These two racegoers make the most of the last moments of the day. Picture: news.com.au

Still looking glamourous. Picture: news.com.au

Home time. Picture: news.com.au

Melbourne Cup - the day of crash tackling friends in public. Picture: news.com.au

Stacks on. Picture: news.com.au

No fascinator is safe. Picture: news.com.au

Love at the Cup. Picture: news.com.au

When the party’s over. Picture: news.com.au

Ready to party. Picture: news.com.au

A lack of shoes isn’t going to get this racegoer down. Picture: news.com.au

Racegoers at Flemington Racecourse for the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Picture: news.com.au

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Checking out the day’s selfies. Picture: news.com.au

The celebrations continued well after the race had finished. Picture: news.com.au

Trying to sort out an Uber ride home. Picture: news.com.au

Tuesday 5th November, 2024: Racegoers at Flemington Racecourse for the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Picture: news.com.au

A classic end of day pose - shoes and champagne in one hand. Picture: news.com.au

Tuesday 5th November, 2024: Racegoers at Flemington Racecourse for the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Picture: news.com.au

Tuesday 5th November, 2024: Racegoers at Flemington Racecourse for the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Picture: news.com.au

Racegoers were ready to celebrate the 2024 Melbourne Cup at Flemington racecourse. Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie

This couple had reason to celebrate. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Red was the colour of the day. Picture: news.com.au

The rosé was flowing. Picture: news.com.au

Shoes off picnic circle. Picture: news.com.au

One for the ‘gram. Picture: AAP Image/James Ross

These racegoers were all smiles for the camera. Picture: news.com.au

Selfie time. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Tuesday 5th November, 2024: Racegoers at Flemington Racecourse for the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Picture: news.com.au

Tuesday 5th November, 2024: Racegoers at Flemington Racecourse for the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Picture: news.com.au

An esky is a completely acceptable seat at the end of the day. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

When it’s all a bit much. Picture: news.com.au

Yewww! Picture: news.com.au

Closing time. Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie

The face when you know you’ve been caught on camera. Picture: news.com.au

A woman blows a kiss to the statue of Makybe Diva. Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie

Perfect time for a nap. Picture: AAP Image/Con Chronis

It’s reached the time of day for a makeup check and some hydration. Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie

The shoes have come off. Picture: news.com.au

Double parking to save waiting in line twice is always a genius move. Picture: news.com.au

These racegoers took some time out of the sun. Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie

Bottoms up!! Picture: Jason Edwards

Racegoers go wild at Flemington. Picture: AAP Image/Con Chronis

When you’ve been standing in high heels all day. Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie

When one drink isn’t enough. Picture: news.com.au

Punters celebrate the nation’s big race. Picture: news.com.au

Ready to party. Picture: news.com.au

The fine weather meant less mud puddle swimming at the end of the day. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Racegoers enjoyed the warmer weather. Picture: news.com.au

These ladies were snapped in fun summery dresses. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

This guy showed up in a bright statement suit. Picture: Picture: Jake Nowakowski

This dazzling pair kept in classy. Picture: news.com.au

Nicky Winmar and Bernie Reddington look gorgeous early in the day. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

Statement suits were on trend this year. Picture: news.com.au

A trio in a gorgeous sea of pink and red. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

Girls gone wild. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

This racegoer was glowing in silk and a gorgeous headpiece. Picture: Picture: Jake Nowakowski

This group of ladies were total showstoppers in various bright coloured frocks. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

These women were fashionable AND sun safe. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

More stunning looks but this time with some shoulder emphasis. Picture: Picture: Jake Nowakowski

A mysterious lady in neon green and black mesh gloves. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Racegoers resting the feet in preparation for the day ahead. Picture: news.com.au

This fun suit wearer was clever and brought his own chair. Picture: news.com.au

The ladies turned out looking their best. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

Eager punters rushed through the gates. Picture: news.com.au

Huge crowds filled the grounds from early in the day. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

This punter got his skates on immediately. Picture: news.com.au

A glamorous pair were spotted arm in arm. Picture: news.com.au

This guy was keen to get the party started. Picture: Jason Edwards

These ladies were on trend in hot pink. Picture: Jason Edwards

More people rushing their way out of the turnstyles. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images