Melbourne Cup 2024 in photos: all the colour, fashion and action
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Punters keep the party going after the last race at Flemington.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Chips are left without race goers and seagulls. Credit:Justin McManus
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Jockey Robbie Dolan (centre) hoists the Melbourne Cup with trainers Sheila Laxon and John Symons.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Robbie Dolan shares the Melbourne Cup with his family.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Trainer Sheila Laxon pats Knight’s Choice after the big win.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Jockey Robbie Dolan celebrates with Knight’s Choice after winner the Melbourne Cup.Credit:Justin McManus
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Winning jockey Robbie Dolan celebrates as he returns to scale after winning the Melbourne Cup on Knight’s Choice.Credit:Eddie Jim
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A race goer high-fives Robbie Dolan after Knight’s Choice won the Melbourne Cup.Credit:Joe Armao
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Knight’s Choice beats Warp Speed to the finish post in the Melbourne Cup.Credit:Justin McManus
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Robbie Dolan rides Knight’s Choice to beat Akira Sugawara riding Warp Speed.Credit:Getty Images
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The crowd cheers on the field as they pass the finish line.Credit:Justin McManus
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Bob Geldof at the Birdcage.Credit:Penny Stephens
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Model Lekaiya Rabbitt poses for a photo at the Melbourne Cup.Credit:PENNY STEPHENS
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Andrea Moore from Geelong in Leo Lin dress and Moore Millinery Designs for Fashions on the Field.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Bronwyn Lynch from Geelong in Elliatt suit and Moore Millinery Designs for Fashions on the Fields.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Beautiful weather for punters at the Melbourne Cup.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Ladies take a moment to relax in the shade.Credit:Justin McManus
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Race goers pose during Melbourne Cup Day.Credit:Getty Images
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A splash of colour at the races.Credit:Justin McManus
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Bridal party celebrates at the races.Credit:Justin McManus
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Elizabeth Hurley and son Damian enjoy the birdcage.Credit:PENNY STEPHENS
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Ariane Titmus in the birdage.Credit:PENNY STEPHENS
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Sun smart the races on a beautiful Spring day.Credit:Justin McManus
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Cup goers enjoy a sunny day.Credit:Justin McManus
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Fashions on the Field contestants, Victoria Hutton, Bernadette May, Milano Imai and Tatiana Semanova.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Racing fans at the track.Credit:Getty Images
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Jacqui Felgate in the birdcage.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Racing fans enjoy the morning sun.Credit:Getty Images
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Perfect Melbourne Spring day for Melbourne Cup Day.Credit:Justin McManus
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Punters watch on as the field come down the straight in Race 5.Credit:Getty Images
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Punters head to the lawn and enjoy the sun.Credit:Justin McManus
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Punters at the track.Credit:Justin McManus
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Racing fans run as the gates open.Credit:Getty Images
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Racing fans run as the gates open.Credit:Getty Images
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Racing fans run as the gates open.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Punters wait for the train to head to Flemington.Credit:Jason South
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Gentlemen stroll the station platform before heading to the Melbourne Cup. Credit:Jason South
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Punters head to the Melbourne Cup Credit:Jason South
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Last-minute pruning of the roses at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:PENNY STEPHENS
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The roses are seen during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Getty Images
