Tens of thousands of revellers have flocked to Flemington Racecourse for the third time this week – and the famed arena appears to have won round three.
More than 70,000 packed the Melbourne track for Oaks Day, also known as Ladies Day, but many have found the raucous week on the Melbourne calendar too much.
Racing fans have been seen spilled out along the lawns of the grounds in the later hours of Thursday, with moods running high and inhibitions low.
Tens of thousands of revellers have flocked to Flemington Racecourse for the third time this week – and the famed arena appears to have won round three
More than 70,000 packed the track for Oaks Day, also known as Ladies Day, but many have found the raucous week on the Melbourne calendar too much
Melbourne’s uncharacteristically sunny weather clearly proved a surprise to one woman who will surely be heading directly to the paw paw cream and aloe vera
Racing fans have been seen spilled out along the lawns of the grounds in the later hours of Thursday, with moods running high and inhibitions low
Tuesday’s big race and bigger celebrations weren’t enough to deter another huge crowd rolling in, with a stunning 21C on show for those in attendance.
As the sunlight descended, so too did the behaviour, with punters on the lawn celebrating the money won and commiserating the bets lost.
The classy early showing of creativity and fashion turning into an obnoxious display of well-intended and well-humoured disorder.
The thrills and spills on and off the track where almost too much for some punters to hold in
Tuesday’s big race and bigger celebrations weren’t enough to deter another huge crowd rolling in, with a stunning 21C on show for those in attendance
As the sunlight descended, so too did the behaviour, with punters on the lawn celebrating the money won and commiserating the bets lost
The classy early showing of creativity and fashion turning into an obnoxious display of well-intended and well-humoured disorder
For some the action proved all too much, with one man opting to take a nap
Light spring colours such as pink and orange were a popular choice among attendees, while some women opted for bright red dresses or classic black gowns.
Several stylish punters adorned their head with delicate fascinators or metallic crowns.
This week’s festivities kicked off with Derby Day on Saturday November 4 with Derby Day.
About 100,000 punters attended the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, watching on as unlikely winner Rekindling was the first to cross the finish line, taking home a giant $3.2 million in prize money for six-time winning owner Lloyd Williams.
Thousands of punters flocked to Oaks Day to celebrate women’s day of racing
Neutral dresses were the popular choice this Ladie’s Day with bright pops of colour
Thousands stepped out in their best frocks for Ladies Day at Flemington Racecourse
A leg up from the rest: While some may still be recovering from the Melbourne Cup, thousands of punters have descended upon Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse again for Oaks Day
Oaks Day – otherwise known as Ladies Day – kicked off on Thursday morning as revellers poured through the front gates
The crowd was pictured enjoying the sunshine while chatting and posing with friends
Some women were seen stocking up on beverages as a way to beat the lines (pictured)
The crowd was pictured enjoying the warm 21C weather and chatting with friends while soaking up the sunshine
Delicate crowns were a popular choice among revellers this year
Light spring colours such as pink and orange were a popular choice among attendees, while some women opted for bright red dresses or classic black gowns
A trio of brightly dressed friends pose together for a photo on Oaks Day
Some attendees opted to shade themselves from rare sunny Melbourne weather with umbrellas
A man holds a vote yes to marriage equality pin in his mouth during Oaks Day festivities