Tens of thousands of racing crowds flock to Flemington Racecourse as Melbourne Cup day gets underway under warm, sunny skies.
While luck can never be guaranteed in the betting circle, the weather is definitely on the punters' side for the 164th Melbourne Cup .
Today, they were at the front of the line, arriving an hour and a half before the gates were due to open.The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a sunny day with light winds, and a top of 26 degrees Celsius. The VRC has outlined the dress code for Flemington and has instructed attendees to be aware of the regulations before arriving at the racecourse.For members, "gentlemen" are required to wear a suit, tailored pants, tailored shorts on or below the knee, and a sports coat or blazer with a collared shirt, tie or bow tie, and dress shoes.
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