Thousands of thirsty punters look worse for wear after boozy day out at the Spring Carnival races in Australia
SUN REPORTER
THOUSANDS of thirsty Australian revellers flocked to the Derby Day races at Spring Carnival for a boozy day of fun, fashion and frivolity.
Sunny skies opened up over the tracks as four Group 1 races took place in the Saturday event - regarded as Australia's leading day of racing.
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Derby Day Down Under . . . One woman needed a helping hand after a long day at the races in FlemingtonCredit: Splash News
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Some 90,000 patrons went through the turnstiles for one of the biggest days of the Spring Racing CarnivalCredit: Splash News
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Dressed to impress . . . a number of women made the most of the sunny weather, wearing summer dresses as the sun shone down onto the tracksCredit: Splash News
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Worse for wear . . . a familiar sight as the day of excitement drew to a closeCredit: Splash News
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This woman had to be escorted away from the festivities after a drunken altercation with staffCredit: Splash News
90,000 punters turned out to the occasion as summer approaches Down Under, and many were left worse for wear after a full day of betting and boozing.
As jockeys battled it out to secure the final spot in the Melbourne Cup many keen party-goers could barely stand to watch the entertainment.
Top jockey Glen Schofield took home the days $5 million prize with his horse Prized Icon.
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Women attendees weren't afraid to show off some skin as the warm summer weather arrived in AustraliaCredit: Splash News
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Down and out . . . the leading day of racing on the Australian calendar proved too much for one woman at FlemingtonCredit: Splash News
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Spectators revelled in the electric atmosphere at the festivalCredit: Splash News
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The day's activities seemingly all proved too much for this ladCredit: Splash News
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Paramedics and venue staff were on standby and were frequently deployed to tend to drunken puntersCredit: Splash News
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This couple took time to lie on grass in the sunshine on the spectator lawnCredit: Splash News
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This man joined many women who had kicked off their heels throughout the day, before offering a lift to another racegoerCredit: Getty Images
Hundreds of staff were on hand to maintain order at the enormous event, and some more difficult punters were even cuffed by police.
Derby Day follows the tradition of English racetrack Royal Ascot, where male spectators must wear top hats and tails as well as black and white attire.
Women are required to show off eye-catching dresses with ornate frills or head pieces.
But as the drink flowed, grace and elegance was slowly lost, with excited revellers collapsing on the freshly cut lawns.
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An enormous crowd of 90,000 racegoers flocked to the event in Melbourne amidst spectacular spring weatherCredit: Getty Images
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Four Group 1 races took entertained massive crowds throughout the day, with one spot in the Melbourne Cup up for grabsCredit: Barcroft Media
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Horse Prized Icon with jockey Glen Schofield claimed the days biggest prize of $5 millionCredit: EPA
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Derby joy for Glen Schofield as he takes home the top prizeCredit: EPA
At the day's climax, one man was videoed launching himself into a wheelie bin wearing just red speedos and socks. The punter was later wheeled away the entertaining punter.
Celebrities also turned out for the event. Model Jennifer Hawkins and well and tennis star Lleyton Hewitt and TV host Rebecca Judd all made an appearance at the races.
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