Melbourne Cup Day 2021: fun, fashion and sun at Flemington racecourse – in pictures
With Covid restrictions easing, a 10,000-strong, fully-vaccinated crowd watched Verry Elleegant claim first place
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Quick out of the gates: racegoers enter Flemington racecourse for the 2021 Melbourne Cup.
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Naomi Iperri arrives at at Flemington racecourse.
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Due to Covid restrictions, a limited crowd of 10,00- was allowed at Flemington racecourse.
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A cleaner sanitises a handrail at Flemington racecourse.
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The field runs past the post in race 2.
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2015 Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne.
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Demonstrators gather outside Flemington racecourse calling on the racing industry to ensure the safety and wellbeing of racehorses.
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Spectators enjoyed sunny weather during Melbourne Cup day.
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Sarah supports Nup to the Cup on Melbourne Cup day in fancy dress.
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John Allen riding Pappalino heads out to the barrier for race 4.
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Spectators watch race 4 at Melbourne Cup Day.
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Anti-vaccination and lockdown protesters hold a rally at the Flemington racecourse gates.
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Delta Goodrem performs during Melbourne Cup Day.
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The field pass the finish post for the first time in race 7, the Lexus Melbourne Cup.
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James Mcdonald riding Verry Elleegant celebrates winning the 2021 Melbourne Cup.
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