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Melbourne Cup 2022
All the colour and action from the Melbourne Cup Day 2022 as up to 80,000 racegoers are expected to flock to Flemington.
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Punters seek shelter from the hail storm.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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A punter oblivious to the hail storm.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Punters seek shelter from the hail storm.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Punters seek shelter from the hail storm.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Punters cheer on their horse in race seven.Credit:Justin McManus
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Cynthia Adede at the Cup.Credit:Justin McManus
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Two punters celebrate a win in race six.Credit:Justin McManus
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Racegoers take advantage of a break in the rain for a selfie.Credit:Justin McManus
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Rainy reflections at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Discarded sunhats and litter at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Racegoers brave the rain at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Racegoers ditch the heels at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Racegoers brave the rain.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Race fans endure the rain Credit:Justin McManus
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Race fans endure a downpour on a very soggy day at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Justin McManus
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Race fans duck for cover on a very soggy day at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Justin McManus
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Cheers to the rain at Flemington.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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A bright but short-lived burst of sunshine in the Birdcage at Flemington Racecourse. Credit:Eddie Jim
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Racegoers brave the rain while others stay dry at the 2022 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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The rain sets in at Flemington racecourse Credit:Justin McManus