Having a blast! Jubilant punters escape the rain under ponchos and even practice their rugby skills in raucous scenes at the Caulfield Cup (and some are left a little worse for wear)
- Racegoers in Melbourne were intent on getting into the party spirit on Saturday
- Jubilant punters had to watch Caulfield Cup’s $5million race under umbrellas
- But that did not stop some creatively-dressed revellers from having a good time
- One man dressed as jockey to celebrate the occasion in chequered three-piece
- Two female racegoers meanwhile shared a poncho to keep away the elements
Racegoers in Melbourne were intent on getting into the party spirit despite the rainy conditions at the Caulfield Cup on Saturday.
Jubilant punters watched under umbrellas and ponchos as Japanese stallion Mer De Glace took home the $5million prize after winning the day’s headline race.
Others though seemed more interested in eye-catching attire than the horse on their betting slip as they celebrated the festivities well into the evening.
Racegoers in Melbourne were intent on getting into the party spirit despite the rainy conditions at the Caulfield Cup on Saturday.
One male racegoer was dressed more like a jockey than a racegoer as he donned a yellow and purple chequered three-piece suit.
Another attendee caught the eye with a suit decorated with dollar bills.
For others, a different sport altogether was on the mind as they practiced their rugby skills by tussling around on the grass.
Jubilant punters watched under umbrellas and ponchos as Japanese stallion Mer De Glace took home the $5million prize after winning the day’s headline race
One male racegoer was dressed more like a jockey than a racegoer as he donned a yellow and purple chequered three-piece suit
As the wet weather descended on Melbourne, the elaborate get-ups had to be covered by ponchos and umbrella
Some revellers were more sophisticated than others though in terms of their wet weather attire, with one woman in a white jacket holding an elaborate pink umbrella with delicate patterning
For others, a different sport altogether was on the mind as they practiced their rugby skills by tussling around on the grass
For others, a different sport altogether was on the mind as they practiced their rugby skills by tussling around on the grass.
As the wet weather descended on Melbourne though, the elaborate get-ups had to be covered by ponchos and umbrellas.
A group of four women clad in ponchos were among the punters to make their way into the racegrounds under the cover of rain.
A group of four women clad in ponchos were among the punters to make their way into the racegrounds under the cover of rain
Two others sat on a ledge and chatted in their transparent overcoats
When conditions were clearer, the event’s female attendees made sure to show off their finest attire in elegant headpieces.
One male racegoer made light of the weather as he enjoyed a joke with his friend and strode along the side of the race track
Two others sat on a ledge and chatted in their transparent overcoats.
Some revellers were more sophisticated than others in terms of their wet weather attire, with one woman in a white jacket holding an elaborate pink umbrella with delicate patterning.
And one male racegoer made light of the weather as he enjoyed a joke with his friend and strode along the side of the race track.
Another glamorous reveller’s sense of fashion was clear as she wore drop earrings and dark eye shadow – despite her having to wear a large blue anorak
When conditions were clearer, the event’s female attendees made sure to show off their finest attire in elegant headpieces.
But the less blustery weather was not enough to rouse one suited racegoer, who seemed unamused by proceedings as he slumped down towards his lap.
Another glamorous reveller’s sense of fashion was clear as she donned drop earrings and dark eye shadow – despite her having to wear a large blue anorak.
In the 5.15 headline race, Mer de Glace broke clear of the field in the home straight to streak through and win the Caulfield Cup $5million prize.
The Japanese import stayed strong to beat out the domestic competition as jockey Damian Lane guided it to victory.
The much-vaunted stallion claimed its first victory on Australian soil and sixth consecutive race win in the process.