Melbourne Cup: Spectacular hats for racing extravaganza

A Fashions on the Field contestant displays her dress before the running of the Melbourne Cup at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia. (AP)

Fans arrive before the running of the Melbourne Cup at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. (AP)

A Fashions on the Field contestant is seen before the running of the Melbourne Cup. (AP)

A racegoer prepares for the annual Fashion on the Field competition at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup day in Melbourne. (AFP)

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Horses are paraded in the mounting yard at Flemington Racecourse ahead of one of the early races on Melbourne Cup day in Melbourne. (AFP)

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