SportRacingThis was published 1 year agoMelbourne Cup 2022 43 ImagesAll the colour and action from the Melbourne Cup Day 2022 as up to 80,000 racegoers are expected to flock to Flemington.November 1, 2022 — 5.30pmSaveLog in, register or subscribe to save articles for later.Save galleries for laterAdd galleries to your saved list and come back to them any time.Got it1/43Punters seek shelter from the hail storm.Credit:Chris Hopkins2/43A punter oblivious to the hail storm.Credit:Chris Hopkins3/43Punters seek shelter from the hail storm.Credit:Chris Hopkins4/43Punters seek shelter from the hail storm.Credit:Chris HopkinsAdvertisement5/43Punters cheer on their horse in race seven.Credit:Justin McManus6/43Cynthia Adede at the Cup.Credit:Justin McManus7/43Two punters celebrate a win in race six.Credit:Justin McManus8/43Racegoers take advantage of a break in the rain for a selfie.Credit:Justin McManus9/43Rainy reflections at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Chris Hopkins10/43Discarded sunhats and litter at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Chris Hopkins11/43Racegoers brave the rain at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Chris Hopkins12/43Racegoers ditch the heels at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Chris Hopkins13/43Racegoers brave the rain.Credit:Chris Hopkins14/43Race fans endure the rain Credit:Justin McManus Advertisement15/43Race fans endure a downpour on a very soggy day at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Justin McManus16/43Race fans duck for cover on a very soggy day at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Justin McManus17/43Cheers to the rain at Flemington.Credit:Chris Hopkins18/43A bright but short-lived burst of sunshine in the Birdcage at Flemington Racecourse. Credit:Eddie Jim19/43Racegoers brave the rain while others stay dry at the 2022 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Chris Hopkins20/43The rain sets in at Flemington racecourse Credit:Justin McManus 21/43The rain sets in at Flemington racecourse Credit:Justin McManus 22/43Race fans enjoying the 2022 Melbourne Cup.Credit:Justin McManus23/43Celebrations at the track.Credit:Joe Armao24/43Punters at the ready at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Joe ArmaoAdvertisement25/43L-R Candy Lane, Christine Henderson and Deborah Marks enjoy the day Credit:Justin McManus26/43Race fans arriving at the racecourse.Credit:Justin McManus 27/43Brett Scotcher and Suzanne Cormack enjoy the dayCredit:Justin McManus 28/43Race fans at the Flemimgton racecourseCredit:Justin McManus29/43Demi Brereton in an Elliat dress and hat by Ford at the birdcage. Credit:Eddie Jim 30/43Christian Wilkins at the birdcage.Credit:Eddie Jim 31/43Vikki Monte (left) and Angela Moriconi make last minute high heel adjustments before catching the train.Credit:Paul Rovere32/43Holly Keenan (left) and Bethany Brajkovich among the racegoers catching the train.Credit:Paul Rovere33/43Racegoers catch the train.Credit:Paul Rovere34/43Racing fans arrive before 2022 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Getty35/43Punters make an early start at the Flemington RacecourseCredit:Racing photos36/43Punters arrive at the Flemington racecourseCredit:Racing Photos37/43Checking the form guide.Credit:Racing Photos38/43Racegoers wait at the turnstiles ahead of the 2022 Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:AAP39/43Racing fans come through the turnstiles as the gates open during 2022 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Getty40/43Racegoers arriving during 2022 Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Getty41/43Ground staff set up tables ahead of the 2022 Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:AAP42/43The members Grand Stand is seen during 2022 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Getty43/43Flemington archway during 2022 Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington RacecourseCredit:Getty