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Payne revealed she was still 'floating on a cloud' after her historic win on Tuesday which saw her be named the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup (pictured today at Stakes Day) Melbourne Cup, Stakes Day, Final Days, Finals, Riding Helmets, Tuesday, Cloud, Carnival, Carnavals

Payne revealed she was still 'floating on a cloud' after her historic win on Tuesday which saw her be named the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup (pictured today at Stakes Day)

Michelle Payne (pictured) rode to victory once again today over 1,400m with lightly raced three-year-old Palentino Melbourne Cup Winners, 400m, Three Year Olds, Girls Be Like, Horse Racing, Victorious, Trainers

Melbourne Cup Winners

Three Year Olds

Michelle Payne (pictured) rode to victory once again today over 1,400m with lightly raced three-year-old Palentino

Thousands of revellers flocked to Flemington Racecourse today dressed to the nines for a day of fun in the sun Flemington Racecourse, Dressed To The Nines, Sun, Final Exams

Flemington Racecourse

Dressed To The Nines

Thousands of revellers flocked to Flemington Racecourse today dressed to the nines for a day of fun in the sun

One man was seen rugby tackling another reveller as crowds gathered for the last day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival Rugby, Crowd

One man was seen rugby tackling another reveller as crowds gathered for the last day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival

The excitement of the last day of racing proved a little too much for many and police had to step in to stop a few fights Dolores Park, Police, Racing, Running

The excitement of the last day of racing proved a little too much for many and police had to step in to stop a few fights

By the end of the day many people were in a much more relaxed state, choosing to take the weight off the feet and squeeze in little naps Baby Strollers, Sleep, Children, People

By the end of the day many people were in a much more relaxed state, choosing to take the weight off the feet and squeeze in little naps

Wearing a glamorous purple dress and a fascinator, one woman was seen having a rest on the grass as the party continued around her Purple Dress, Fascinator, Barefoot, Grass

Wearing a glamorous purple dress and a fascinator, one woman was seen having a rest on the grass as the party continued around her

Tired of stumbling around in heels all day, one blonde woman chose to take the weight by leaning on a friend Blonde Women, Tired, Woman, Couple Photos, Heels

Tired of stumbling around in heels all day, one blonde woman chose to take the weight by leaning on a friend

One woman fell asleep on a picnic rug in the sunshine, seemingly unaware of the party that continued to rage around her Rage, How To Fall Asleep, Picnic Blanket, Sunshine, Public

How To Fall Asleep

One woman fell asleep on a picnic rug in the sunshine, seemingly unaware of the party that continued to rage around her

Two friends were seen taking the weight off their feet and resting on each other after the Melbourne Cup carnival partying caught up with them Holidays, Friends, Amigos, Holidays Events

Holidays Events

Two friends were seen taking the weight off their feet and resting on each other after the Melbourne Cup carnival partying caught up with them

A group of friends were seen sleeping in the sun at Flemington Racecourse for Emirates Stakes Day on Saturday Group Of Friends

Group Of Friends

A group of friends were seen sleeping in the sun at Flemington Racecourse for Emirates Stakes Day on Saturday

By the end of the day many people were in a much more relaxed state and one couple snuggled in each others arms on a picnic rug Snuggles, Picnic, Arms

By the end of the day many people were in a much more relaxed state and one couple snuggled in each others arms on a picnic rug

One woman was seen lying face-down on a picnic rug as her three friends enjoyed a glass of prosecco in the sunshine Outdoor Blanket, Three Friends, Face Down, Prosecco

Outdoor Blanket

One woman was seen lying face-down on a picnic rug as her three friends enjoyed a glass of prosecco in the sunshine

Dozens of racegoers at Emirates Stakes Day were seen sprawling on the grass while their friends continued to quaff champagne around them Champagne

Dozens of racegoers at Emirates Stakes Day were seen sprawling on the grass while their friends continued to quaff champagne around them

The final day of partying at the Melbourne Cup carnival proved to be too much for many racegoers, pictured is one woman who was seen snoozing on the grass next to a half eaten try of pastries Pastries

The final day of partying at the Melbourne Cup carnival proved to be too much for many racegoers, pictured is one woman who was seen snoozing on the grass next to a half eaten try of pastries

During a post-match speech, following the huge win on Tuesday, Ms Payne said that her trainer, Darren Weir, had 'given her a go' in 'such a chauvinistic sport' Oaks Day, Broken Ribs, The Last Laugh, Celebrities, Wednesday Morning, Ms, Career

Wednesday Morning

During a post-match speech, following the huge win on Tuesday, Ms Payne said that her trainer, Darren Weir, had 'given her a go' in 'such a chauvinistic sport'

The panel were discussing why women's sport 'comes second' as well as accusations that some of the five owners of winning horse Prince of Penzance did not want Ms Payne to race Names Of Artists, Spring Racing, Racehorse, Sports Stars, Slammed, Sports Women, Role Models, Horses

Names Of Artists

The panel were discussing why women's sport 'comes second' as well as accusations that some of the five owners of winning horse Prince of Penzance did not want Ms Payne to race

Former Labor leader Mark Latham has criticised Melbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne's accusation that the racing industry is a 'chauvinistic sport' and slammed her comment as 'an unusual move' Horse Movies, Sport Of Kings, Thoroughbred Horse, Beautiful Horses

Thoroughbred Horse

Beautiful Horses

Former Labor leader Mark Latham has criticised Melbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne's accusation that the racing industry is a 'chauvinistic sport' and slammed her comment as 'an unusual move'

Go Go gone: One punter in Go Go boots and a poncho laughed as she clutched a discarded broken wedge shoe Melbourne Races, Rain Wear, Ladies Day, Wedge Shoes, Derby, Lady

Melbourne Races

Go Go gone: One punter in Go Go boots and a poncho laughed as she clutched a discarded broken wedge shoe

Squelch: One woman was pictured struggling to walk across the sodden grass in heels Umbrella Dance, Have A Safe Trip, Spring Racing Carnival, Pink Fascinator, Weird Fashion, Dancing In The Rain

Have A Safe Trip

Spring Racing Carnival

Pink Fascinator

Dancing In The Rain

Squelch: One woman was pictured struggling to walk across the sodden grass in heels

Scenes of mayhem: Chairs toppled over as racegoers used umbrellas to battle against the wild conditions Wild Weather, Umbrellas, Battle, Chairs

Scenes of mayhem: Chairs toppled over as racegoers used umbrellas to battle against the wild conditions

Nice day for it: One punter walked soaking wet through the dripping roses Soaking Wet, Roses, Nice, Pink, Rose

Nice day for it: One punter walked soaking wet through the dripping roses

Race-day rain: One woman dashed for cover with her umbrella Rain, Cover

Race-day rain: One woman dashed for cover with her umbrella

A delightful downpour: The rain did little to dampen the spirits of some punters who embraced the torrential conditions with umbrellas and a smile Smile

A delightful downpour: The rain did little to dampen the spirits of some punters who embraced the torrential conditions with umbrellas and a smile

Let it rain: Racegoers braced against the downpour and donned ponchos over their racewear - topped with a fascinator - while they huddled under umbrellas drinking slurpees Rain Poncho, Harajuku

Let it rain: Racegoers braced against the downpour and donned ponchos over their racewear - topped with a fascinator - while they huddled under umbrellas drinking slurpees