What a gentleman! Punter whips off his shirt to dry off a bench for two women as thousands of racegoers arrive for the Melbourne Cup
- Eager racing fans turned up in their best-dressed early Tuesday morning
- One man whipped off his shirt to kindly wipe down a bench for two ladies
- Others were spotted sprinting across the pavement after gaining entry
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.
Eager racing fans turned up in their best-dressed early Tuesday morning, 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 has not been overlooked.
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
A man was spotted sprinting out the entrance gate at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday morning ahead of the Melbourne Cup
The unlikely hero seemed rather pleased with himself at the completion of his selfless task and struck a triumphant pose in celebration
Two ladies were spotted early-on standing by as a kind chivalrist whipped off his shirt and wiped a cane bench dry for them to sit on.
The unlikely hero seemed rather pleased with himself at the completion of his selfless task and struck a triumphant pose in celebration.
Another man was spotted making a mad dash across the pavement after passing through the entrance, appearing particularly keen to guarantee a prime position.
Dressed in his finest navy blue suit complete with a dashing polka dot bow tie, the gent seemed unconcerned by the potentially slippery brickwork.
Another man was spotted making a mad dash across the pavement after passing through the entrance, appearing particularly keen to guarantee a prime position
Plenty flashed through the entrance gates early on Tuesday wearing gorgeous head wear
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, large floppy hat and an extravagant fur coat
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.