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2018 Melbourne Cup: Wet weather causes absolute mayhem at Flemington Race Course

Lucie Bertoldo
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Heavy rain has caused chaos at the Melbourne Cup with two downpours drowning Flemington Race Course before 10am.

With thunder clapping in the overcast skies, punters have braved the weather to only spend the Carnvial inside the Grandstand.

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With ponchos, raincoats and umbrellas replacing floral fascinators and summer hats; here's the photos that make stay-at-home punters the real winners of this year's Melbourne Cup.

95% chance of showers?

95% chance of showers?

Perfect conditions to wear a white dress and heels.
Imagine spending $90 to watch the Melbourne Cup on a flat-screen

Imagine spending $90 to watch the Melbourne Cup on a flat-screen

 
Next round of ponchos are on me, boys!

Next round of ponchos are on me, boys!

 
One brave punter bracing the weather

One brave punter bracing the weather

 
Forget high-end fashion brands, poncho designers must be reeling in the profits this year!

Forget high-end fashion brands, poncho designers must be reeling in the profits this year!

  
Proven fact: Umbrellas do absolutely nothing in torrential rain

Proven fact: Umbrellas do absolutely nothing in torrential rain

  
Although, that hat might offer more protection.

Although, that hat might offer more protection.

 
At least those shoes are better than heels?

At least those shoes are better than heels?

 
Stay classy, punters.

Stay classy, punters.

 
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