Racegoers have hit the ground running at Flemington Racecourse ahead of the race that stops the nation, with punters seen bursting through turnstiles in a mad rush from early in the morning.
Eager racing fans turned up in their best suits and dresses on Tuesday, keen to secure a prime viewing position to see the Melbourne Cup day through.
Odds were on Nick Williams’ Yucatan to flash past the winning post first, however the chance of a dark horse causing upset was not out of the question.
Two ladies were spotted early-on standing by as a chivalrous gentleman whipped off his shirt and wiped a bench dry for them to sit on.
A sudden downpour forced glamorous attendees to run for cover to avoid destroying their perfect hair and makeup, with punters spotted dashing around using huge hats and umbrellas for protection.
Two ladies were spotted early-on standing by as a kind chivalrist whipped off his shirt and wiped their a cane bench dry for them to sit on
Three ladies had the right idea for keeping their gorgeous head-pieces dry as they huddled beneath a domed umbrella
One lady ditched her footwear as she clasped her chest and leaped across puddles wearing a glamorous green satin dress and cream broad-rimmed hat
Ladies were spotted dashing through the rain in their flat shoes while carrying their heels and umbrellas
Another couple cowered underneath their brolly, but it proved a little too small for the two of them to stay dry
The stunning brunette struck a pose in her thought-out ensemble, complete with a dazzling pair of glitzy earrings
There was chaos outside the exclusive Birdcage private marquee area as punters trotted out in the rain on a makeshift ramp that was installed as flooding began to take over large sections of the bitumen.
The torrential rain forced attendees to utilise makeshift stepping stones, with some making careful work of the task while also carrying umbrellas and trying to keep their clothes and shoes dry.
Ladies wearing heels seemed to struggle with the elements the most as the flooding posed real danger to the lives of their beloved footwear.
Racecourse staff came to the rescue to ease the battle against rising puddles, bringing out wooden pallets and constructing a ramp to aid with the entry and exit to Birdcage.
One lady ditched her footwear as she leaped across puddles wearing a glamorous green satin dress and cream broad-rimmed hat, carrying a pair of beige high heels in her hand.
Two ladies appeared cheery as they battled the wind and rain, attempting to keep their hair and makeup dry beneath an umbrella
There was chaos outside the exclusive Birdcage private marquee area as punters trotted out in the rain on a makeshift ramp
A well-dressed couple appeared a little concerned as they made quick tracks towards shelter to get out of the rain
A pair of soaking wet pals were spotted strolling through the venue carrying a bottle of wine and a plastic glass each
A gorgeous woman wearing a lovely red and black dress, fascinator and intricate head piece battles to maintain her footing in the wet weather as her companion attempted keeping her dry
A woman who left her wet weather gear at home was seen sprinting along the bitumen trying to escape the downpour
A sudden downpour forced glamorous attendees to run for cover to avoid destroying their perfect hair and makeup, with many people spotted dashing around using huge hats and umbrellas for protection
A lady strode ahead of her partner, making off with their only umbrella and leaving her man with nothing to cover his head
A line of glamorous VIPs concentrated as they made their way across a row of wooden pallets installed above a flooding path
Elsewhere, woman took a solo walk through the rain in a dazzling cream lacy dress as men took shelter near the betting booths
A lady was left with a rather squelchy pair of heeled boots after trudging through the flooding racecourse grounds
Two gorgeous women styled in different variations of red looked showstopping as they kept dry in towering heels and with the help of decorative umbrellas
The heavy rain saw the Flemington track downgraded to a heavy eight, making for races two and three to be pushed back.
The news would likely be welcome to those finding it difficult getting to the racecourse due the weather playing havoc with Melbourne’s public transport system.
Another man was spotted making a mad dash across the pavement after passing through the entrance, appearing particularly keen to guarantee a prime position early in the day.
Dressed in his finest navy blue suit complete with a dashing polka dot bow tie, the gent seemed unconcerned by the potentially slippery brickwork.
A trio of girls looked as though the rain was the least of their problems as they walked around sipping on beverages beneath their umbrella
A plastic poncho proved a miracle solution for one lady who used the item unconventionally and draped it over her entire head
Ladies in short dresses shivered through the wintry conditions as others covered up in clear ponchos
A couple kept a firm clasp on their beverages as they made their way through the grounds in the rain
A couple were deep in concentration as they made their way over a set of pallets, despite being rugged up and wearing boots
The torrential rain flooded the area outside The Birdcage, forcing attendees to utilise makeshift stepping stones
There was a backed up line of punters as they exited The Birdcage on the make-shift ramp designed to keep their shoes from being destroyed
An attendee ran the risk of having her eye-popping blue dress get wet as she strolled through the venue during the downpour
A lady looked very unimpressed at having to stomp through deep puddles in her stiletto heels
Some girls appeared rather unhappy at the way their day had turned out, spotted on the lawn huddling beneath an umbrella
A lady appeared amused at the predicament she found herself in and whipped out her phone to document the moment
Australia’s former Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Julie Bishop and her partner David Panton looked very stylish as they attended the prestigious event
Dolled-up punters came prepared with coats and umbrellas to ensure they were protected from Melbourne’s predictably wet weather
One woman presented wonderfully in a tailored baby blue suit could be seen clasping her hat and pair of black high heels as she sprinted through the gate, with another woman looking equally as determined just behind her
Another man was spotted making a mad dash across the pavement after passing through the entrance, appearing particularly keen to guarantee a prime position
Ladies made sure they were capable of high tailing it ahead of the crowds at the entrance, with many spotted wearing their speediest pair of flat shoes
One glamorous filly donned a blue lace body suit, large floppy hat and an extravagant fur coat
There was a gorgeous sea of red and pink at the entrance to The Park, with ladies donning smiles despite the drizzling rain
Two ladies were spotted wedged in between a set of undercover ATM machines as the strong rain hit the racecourse, but they proved it would take more than a bit of wet weather to wipe the smile of their face
Once the day’s earliest act of chivalry was complete, the kind gentleman could be seen putting the same shirt he used as a mop back on his body
The unlikely hero seemed rather pleased with himself at the completion of his selfless task and struck a triumphant pose in celebration
Plenty flashed through the entrance gates early wearing gorgeous head wear and classy ensembles with classic embellishments.
Dolled-up punters came prepared with coats and umbrellas to ensure they were protected from Melbourne’s predictably wet weather.
One glamorous filly donned a blue lace body suit, a matching large floppy hat and an extravagant fur coat.
Once the day’s earliest act of chivalry was complete, the kind gentleman could be seen putting the same shirt he used as a mop back on his body.
A man was spotted sprinting out the entrance gate at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday morning ahead of the Melbourne Cup
Plenty flashed through the entrance gates early on Tuesday wearing gorgeous head wear
A happy pair looked thrilled to be at the prestigious event and looked equally as glamorous as each other
Despite the excitement security was not overlooked, with attendees spotted being waved over by a detector wand in an undercover section of the venue
Ladies made sure they were capable of high tailing it ahead of the crowds at the entrance, with many spotted wearing their speediest pair of flat shoes.
One woman presented wonderfully in a tailored baby blue suit could be seen clasping her hat and pair of black high heels as she sprinted through the gate.
Another bolted ahead, presumable with her hairpiece and heels inside the large floral tote bag she held tightly over her shoulder.
Despite the excitement security was not overlooked, with attendees spotted being waved over by a detector wand in an undercover section of the venue.
Even Fashions On The Fields contestants hard to stomp their way through puddles in search of somewhere dry to sit
Well prepared revelers made their way through a passageway sheltered by flowers in rain coats and carrying umbrellas
A man appeared to have gotten his morning workout in after running through the rain without his wet weather gear
Thousands poured through the gate sporting a huge variety of glamorous ensembles with dazzling head pieces to match
The drizzling rain didn’t appear to be dampening the spirits of racegoers, who arrived in groups ready to enjoy the day in each other’s company
A gorgeous couple were full of smiles despite the miserable Melbourne weather
A trio seemed cheery despite the dreary weather as they made their way through the venue
Two friends donned matching towel hats and shirts with a horse racing graphic in what was presumably a pre-arranged element of ‘Paul’s bucket list’
The excitement could also be felt in Sydney, with keen punters flocking to makeshift betting station The Stables which had been set up in the middle of Martin Place in the CBD.
A line could be seen at the booths from about 9am Tuesday morning as betters put their money on their favourite horses for the 3pm race.
Some may be looking to cash in on Yucatan’s odds, with the horse impressively winning its last start and looking like a good chance to help owner Lloyd Williams win his third Cup in a row.
Others might be throwing their best behind strong contender Magic Circle who won his previous start in England by six lengths, but hasn’t raced in almost six months.
A man donned a Native American-inspired outfit for his day at the races complete with a set of self-hemmed chaps
A couple donned matching ‘his and her’ circus-inspired ensembles and each wore a suitably eccentric hat
The excitement could also be felt in Sydney, with keen punters flocking to makeshift betting station The Stables which had been set up in the middle of Martin Place in the CBD
A line could be seen at the booths from about 9am Tuesday morning as betters put their money on their favourite horses for the 3pm race
There were much drier conditions in Sydney, with punters spotted heading to Martin Place on their break from work to plave a bet
A torrential downpour forced attendees to jump for cover wherever they could find it, some had an umbrella but others had to be slightly more resourceful.
Two ladies were spotted wedged in between a set of undercover ATM machines as the strong rain hit the racecourse, but they proved it would take more than a bit of wet weather to wipe the smile of their face.
The eventually decided to make a run for it, with one propping up an umbrella and the other relying on her huge brimmed hat to shelter her entire outfit.
Another pair attempted keeping dry beneath a shared umbrella but things didn’t quite go to plan as they both ended up rather soaked.
A severe weather warning is in place for Melbourne and eastern parts of the state, as a slow moving low pressure trough brings heavy rain and thunderstorms, threatening to lead to flash flooding in some parts.
Another pair attempted keeping dry beneath a shared umbrella but things didn’t quite go to plan as they both ended up becoming rather soaked
A practically dressed duo seemed adequately prepared for the downpour with an umbrella each and suitable footwear
One man was caught out and about during the a large burst of rain and was forced to make a run for it
A clan of ladies seemed slightly under the weather as they carried green bags of picnic supplies as they made their way to shelter
One lady came well prepared and seemed to stay pretty dry and warm despite the conditions, even carrying a pair of flat shoes in her hand
A woman in a lovely red dress focused while navigating the cracks in the wooden pallet while keeping her top half dry with an umbrella
Racecourse staff came to the rescue to ease the battle against rising puddles, bringing out wooden pallets and constructing a ramp to aid with the entry and exit to The Birdcage
The race proved the perfect excuse for many to wear the wackiest outfits, and even for friends to tick off a major bucket list item.
Two friends donned matching towel hats and shirts with a horse racing graphic in what was presumably a pre-arranged element of ‘Paul’s bucket list’, as stated by writing across the front of the head wear.
There were plenty of other interesting ensembles on show, like a man dressed to impress in a very loud pick suit, top hat, shirt and sneakers.
Another quirky chap opted for an odd combo of shorts and a suit with tails, completing his outfit with red finished in his pocket, belt and top hat.
An employee at The Park was spotted wiping down the wet chairs to offer drenched punters somewhere to sit down
There were plenty of other interesting ensembles on show, like a man dressed to impress in a very loud pick suit, top hat, shirt and sneakers
Another quirky chap opted for an odd combo of shorts and a suit with tails, completing his outfit with red finished in his pocket, belt and top hat
Bill Shorten and his wife Debbie Beale were spotted getting in on the racing action but managed to stay dry as they enjoyed it from indoors
A couple dodged the puddles as they made their way across the lawn closely embraced beneath an umbrella
The rain wasn’t too much of a drama for those who prepared ahead of time and packed a poncho
Two dolled-up ladies in contrasting black and cream outfits appeared focused on making it to their destination dry
There were some sour looks on the faces of punters as they waited out the wet weather in their poncho jackets
As racing got under way there were all but clear conditions as the day got off to a rather glum start.
Racegoers took shelter wherever they could and many were forced to cover their up their beautifully thought-out outfits with a less pleasant looking raincoat or poncho.
Even worse, some people had already been rained on within just hours of arriving at the racecourse, with wet weather wreaking havoc on what was no doubt months in advance worth of hair, makeup and outfit planning.
It wasn’t just the punters who received a soaking, the grounds also had a good drenching with puddles appearing across the viewing grass which had earlier been host to groups with picnic set ups.
As racing got under way there were all but clear conditions as the day got off to a rather glum start
Even worse, some people had already been rained on within just hours of arriving at the racecourse, with wet weather wreaking havoc on what was no doubt months in advance worth of hair, makeup and outfit planning
It wasn’t just the punters who received a soaking, the grounds also had a good drenching with puddles appearing across the viewing grass which had earlier been host to groups with picnic set ups
Racegoers took shelter wherever they could and many were forced to cover their up their beautifully thought-out outfits with a less pleasant looking raincoat or poncho
There was a huge sea of umbrellas and chaos as punters tried their best to avoid getting wet when they arrived at Flemington
Flooding near Flemington caused train delays of up to 20 minutes and a number of inner-city tram services were stopped because of storm damage.
Interstate visitors planning to jet out later in the day were also faced with potential delays, with Air Services Australia tweeting that Tuesday morning’s poor weather could cause problems.
‘We can expect showers during the race but it’s unlikely it will be as heavy as this morning,’ Mr Efron told AAP.
Attendees were advised to pack a warm coat, with southerly winds forecast to bring cold temperatures in the late afternoon.
A group of men wearing plastic ponchos huddled around a large umbrella erect of a lawn area
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