As the races came to an end at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day it was time for punters to kick up their heels. SCOTT BARBOUR/GETTY IMAGES Racegoers stumble as they make their way home following Melbourne Cup Day. READ MORE:* Punters say TAB website crashed during Melbourne Cup day, again* Major train delays as heavy rain causes Melbourne Cup travel chaos* Cross Counter wins 2018 Melbourne Cup at Flemington racecourse* The Cliffsofmoher put down after breaking shoulder at Melbourne Cup* Horse and jockey crash to the ground at Melbourne CupOne gentleman, after asking those around him whether he could borrow one of their shoes, responded to growing applause by doing several "shooeys" as two security guards watched on, eagle-eyed. JUSTIN MCMANUS/THE AGE Race fans enjoy the last moments of a muddy Melbourne Cup day. It was rainy, muggy and everything in between but that didn't stop the VIPs from having a great Melbourne Cup in the luxe marquees.

Source: Stuff November 06, 2018 09:20 UTC