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Thousands brave rain to show off their style in the lead up to the Melbourne Cup

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Jamie Melham has created history in the Melbourne Cup, becoming just the second female jockey to win the coveted race. In the hours beforehand, thousands of racegoers flocked to the track, proving that cloudy skies couldn't dampen their style or their fun.
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