Thousand of punters and revellers donned their sharpest attire to attend the world’s richest horse race at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
But when all was run and done, with Redzel, ridden by jockey Kerrin McEvoy, taking home the $10 million in prize money, the grounds became a giant celebration.
Racegoers were spotted getting into the full festivities of the evening, with many spotted letting their hair down and even ditching their shoes.
Thouands of punters were out to enjoy themselves as they attended the richest horse race at Royal Randwick on Saturday
Redzel, ridden by jockey Kerrin McEvoy, took home the $10 million prize money from the prestigious event
Racegoers were spotted getting into the full festivities of the day, sipping on beverages as they cheered on their horses
As the evening progressed, racegoers proved it would take more than a drizzle of rain to dampen their spirit
The entertainment continued into the night with Jason Derulo performing to crowds as the grounds transformed into a dancefloor.
Men and women proved it would taken more than a light sprinkle of rain to dampen their spirits as they threw down dance moves on the grass in front of the stage.
Some women may have come to regret their outfit choices for the day, with multiple spotted suffering wardrobe malfunctions as the festivities escalated.
One pair of women took shelter from the shower underneath a male’s suit jacket
With her mind likely on making it to a dry area, one woman was seemingly unaware she was experiencing a wardrobe malfunction
The party kicked on as punters took to the lawn with their best dance moves, with one keen shape thrower even inviting an officer of the law for a cheeky boogie
The woman was spotted bare foot, taking the hand of a police officer as she twirled herself under his arm, offering onlookers a flash of her pert derriere
The entertainment continued into the night with Jason Derulo performing to crowds as the grounds transformed into a dancefloor
BFF’s: The 32-year-old then found time to pose with good friend and fellow model Nikki Phillips
One lady joyfully threw her hands up in the air, realising afterwards her strapless dress had slipped down her chest and nearly compromised her modesty
It was all in good humour with the woman laughing off the near-miss
High fashion! Jodi Anasta and friend Nikki Phillips both leading the style pack for the day in dazzling frocks on Saturday at Myer’s Fashion On The Field
Men and women proved it would taken more than a light sprinkle of rain to dampen their spirits as they threw down dance moves on the grass in front of the stage
The party kicked on as punters took to the lawn with their best dance moves, with one keen shape thrower even inviting an officer of the law for a cheeky boogie.
The woman was spotted bare foot, taking the hand of a police officer as she twirled herself under his arm, offering onlookers a flash of her pert derriere.
Another woman enjoyed a solo groove atop a grandstand step before being swept into the arms of a male friend who paraded her proudly while posing for a picture.
One woman enjoyed a solo groove atop a grandstand step, pointing comically at the camera
Elegant: The daughter of legendary trainer Gai Waterhouse stepped out for the high-profile event at Royal Randwick wearing shoes wired to send race alerts to its wearer
She enjoyed a private jiggle and offered some expert poses
Before long she was swept into the arms of a male friend who paraded her proudly while posing for a picture
One looked to be adding her umbrella into her dance sequence, strutting along and pointing to the sky while appearing to be singing
Excitable racegoers wouldn’t let the rain stop them from partying with their friends
One lady joyfully threw her hands up in the air, realising afterwards her tight strapless dress had slipped down her chest and nearly compromised her modesty.
Women didn’t let the rain stop them from partying with their friends, with some taking shelter under umbrellas and others huddling beneath jackets.
One looked to be adding her umbrella into her dance sequence, strutting along and pointing to the sky while appearing to be singing.
The females weren’t the only ones spotted throwing down some interesting shapes, with groups of men clustering around each other for a boogie.
Two ladies boogied the afternoon away in similar floral frocks
It was celebrations all round as festivities continued into the afternoon
One woman showed off her stylish butterfly headpiece as she had a private dance among a crowd of serious punters
Ladies got themselves dolled up for the special occasion and made the most of photo opportunities
Pumped up punters took to the course and captured silly selfies with their friends
Thousands turned out to witness the richest race in the world be won by Redzel
The females weren’t the only ones spotted throwing down some interesting shapes, with groups of men clustering around each other for a boogie
Vega Magic came in at a close second in the exciting race, with Brave Smash trailing behind and finishing in third.
The wet and cold weather didn’t deter attendees, with people flocking to the venue creating a sea of bright and tropical colours.
One woman came prepared and whacked a plastic raincoat over her dress as the wet weather hit
Dapper! International pop-star Jason Derulo was snapped at Randwick Racecourse, ahead of his anticipated performance at the landmark event
Blonde bombshell! ARIA award winner Samantha Jade looked stunning in an off the shoulder long black dress
Stylish! Keeping it very simple with an all-pink outfit, Rachel Finch sported a low-cut light pink blazer, that matched with the figure-hugging pair of pants
Revellers and punters dressed in their best frocks and suits poured into Royal Randwick for the world’s richest horse race
Thousands of racegoers watched the richest race in the country, including The Bachelorette 2017 contestant Luke McLeod (pictured)
Glammed up couples made sure to take advantage of the photo opportunities
One particularly confident gentleman was spotted donning a bright blue suit splashed with images of flamingos and palm trees
Attendees took to the newspaper to read up on their picks for the day
Samantha Jade (pictured) was just one of the celebrities spotted enjoying a day out at races
Jodi Anasta (left) and Nikki Phillips (right) pictured at Myers Fashions on the Field
The wet and cold weather has not deterred attendees, with people flocking to the venue creating a sea of bright and tropical colours
The gloomy weather didn’t stop race goers as many stocked up on a bottle of bubbles
With the silly season kicking into gear, Randwick and racecourses across Australia become a hotbed for the most daring of outfits and ridiculous of behaviour.
One particularly confident gentleman was spotted donning a bright blue suit splashed with images of flamingos and palm trees.
Bright colours and floral patterns appear to be the theme of this year’s fashion trends, with both women and men turning up in such outfits.
Traditional and elaborate headpieces were also in an abundance, ranging from the simple to the strange.
A bit of wind and the threat of rain didn’t stop groups from donning flesh flashing attire
Bright colours and floral patterns appear to be the theme of this year’s fashion trends, with both women and men turning up in such outfits
Women embraced the gusty conditions, allowing their locks to blow effortlessly in the breeze
Traditional and elaborate headpieces were also in an abundance, ranging from the simple to the strange
hite ensembles seemed to be a theme of the day, with some opting for bright statement pieces
The silly season kicked into gear at Randwick and other horse racecourses across Australia
Fascinators didn’t appear to be a popular choice with delicate headbands proving to be a popular replacement to the traditional head piece
Punters didn’t shy away from the opportunity to embrace the day’s festivities
One race-goer didn’t let chilly weather affect her outfit, donning bright red with a stylish hat
Bright coloured frocks and matching head pieces brightened up the cloudy Sydney day
Although it wasn’t a sunny spring day, thousands of eager race goers flocked to the tracks
The miserable weather blanketing the harbour city has encouraged the most creative to work umbrellas into their ensembles.
Victorian style gowns have been partnered with the matching and necessary means of getting out of the rain, proof you can spin anything into your advantage.
Most, however, have chosen to ignore the forecast and turn up as if it were a typical sunny Sydney day.
There were plenty of celebrations throughout the day, with many yelling and cheering on their horses
The miserable weather blanketing the harbour city has encouraged creative dressers to work umbrellas into their ensembles
Most have chosen to ignore the forecast and turn up as if it were a typical sunny Sydney day
While many opted for a floral ensemble, some people added a simple touch of the trend to their outfits
Racing fans were even treated to free hair touch ups at one marquee throughout the day
The Everest features the fastest horses from around Australia for the largest prize money of any race in the world.
Vega Magic is the bookies favourite for the 1.2 kilometre sprint, with Chautauqua and She Will Reign also receive heavy backing.
The big race begins at 4:15pm local time.
Thousands of men and women wore vibrant colours, brightening up the wintery day
A race day attendee flashes a peace sign as she walks through the Randwick Racecourse
Vega Magic is the bookies favourite for the 1.2 kilometre sprint, with Chautauqua and She Will Reign also receive heavy backing
Girls dressed up in their race day best, with white and pale colours popular this Spring season
Friends and family gathered in corporate boxes to watch the races on Saturday and Sunday
Woman rocked their best looks and most daring outfits in bright red and yellow on race day
Josh Parr on Legend of Condor wins race two during The Everest Day at Randwick Racecourse
Randwick racecourse become a hotbed for the most daring of outfits and ridiculous behaviour