Loving life on the lawn Picture: Julian Smith/AAP

In the home stretch: Two revellers near the end of the day. Picture: Julian Smith/AAP

A punter takes a breather and rests those feet. Picture: Julian Smith/AAP

Air of celebration: A punter flips out late in the day. Picture: Scott Barbour/AAP

Racegoers wrestle on the lawn late in the day. Picture: Scott Barbour/AAP

Racegoers run as the gates open during 2019 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington. Picture: Getty Images

Racegoers run to get a good position. Picture: AAP

Racegoers wait for the turnstiles to officially. Picture: Getty Images

A racegoer lays on a blanket reading a book. Picture: Getty Images

Racegoers run as the turnstiles officially open. Picture: Getty Images

There was a rush at the turnstiles. Picture: AAP

Punters were quick to find their spot. Picture: Getty Images

Crowds flock into Flemington. Picture: Stuart McEvoy

Punters walking up the Member’s Walk. Picture: Jay Town

Distinctive prints are in with these gentlemen. Picture: AAP

Hats have come in handy on a sunny day in Melbourne. Picture: Jason Edwards

Racegoers make their way home after Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY