Melbourne Cup Carnival 2024 in pictures: Derby Day 2024; Punters race for the best spots
The Melbourne Cup Carnival 2024 is officially underway.
Derby Day Saturday brings out racing fans for the first event of the week, with the highlight being the Melbourne Cup.
Here is all the colour from the famous event.
Racegoers made their stylish arrivals at Flemington Racecourse ahead of the big day.
It was perfect weather for the occasion when attendees arrived.
There was time for a selfie before these racegoers watched the action.
James McDonald rides Aeliana to win race 1, the Channel 9 Carbine Club Stakes.
The grass is beginning to fill up as the crowds head to Flemington.
As usual, as soon of the gates opened there was a race between the punters for the best spots.
This keen group were among the first through the gates.
Blokes dug out their suits for the event, while women frocked up.
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