Many of the 110,000 spectators at the Melbourne Cup see it as a chance to dress up

Fancy headwear is the order of the day with people out to be noticed...

..Although some opt for unusual disguises for "A Day at the Races"

Australia comes to a standstill for three minutes as the race is run

Makybe Diva pulls away in the final stages to capture victory

Australian jockey Glen Boss celebrates the biggest win of his career