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Flemington in full bloom for Ladies' Day
Set Square has capped a meteoric rise with a fine staying performance to win the Group One VRC Oaks at Flemington.
As per usual on the Thursday following Melbourne Cup, the results were only part of the story on racing's traditional Ladies' Day.
The female race fans and their fashion choices were the show stealers with Flemington once again in full bloom for the occasion.
Hugh Bowman celebrates the win in the VRC Oaks.
Like many, Mrs Bartel was backing up after attending the Melbourne Cup.
Carlton afl star Dale Thomas and Hayley Robertson.
They weren't the only football royalty, girlfriend of World Cup hero Mario Gotze was present.
Damien Oliver claimed his first win in race three aboard One more zeta.
He added another win in race six on Vain Queen.
Fans roared Vain Queen home.
As per usual, the racing was only part of the action.
Flemington was in full bloom after recovering from Tuesday.
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