Melbourne Cup too racy for the Brits

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UPDATE: RACEGOERS pictured pole dancing and passed out amongst rubbish at the Melbourne Cup have stolen the headlines in the UK, prompting British readers to suggest Aussies are rough and mannerless.

While Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, enjoyed the sights of the race, The Daily Mail online said they would have been "shocked" if they saw the behaviour of some of the crowd.

The website splashed images of men and women flaked out on the grass and one doing an impromptu pole dance with an umbrella across its website, with the headline: "And you thought Ascot was going to the dogs! Things get a little messy at Aussies' big day out at the Melbourne Cup''.

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"Down by the course, men and women were flaked out on the grass after a boozy day, girls drank straight from champagne bottles - one even staged an impromptu pole dance - while the detritus from the day built up shamefully around them,'' the website says.

The images prompted hundreds of comments on the website, calling it "disgusting behaviour".

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"But that's the point, dear, we DID ship the rubbish out and got rid of them!'' wrote one person, and another wrote: "It is Australia, what do you expect?".

"I don't ever want to hear anyone say how disgraceful the British can act at times. This bunch of reprobates put us to shame on so many levels!''

In pictures: Melbourne Cup - the race to have the most fun

Tens of thousands of people headed to Flemington to celebrate the biggest race of the year!

There's a faller at Flemington! A racegoer takes a tumble after the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse. Getty Source: Getty Images

A racegoers dances on the roof of a shelter after the Melbourne Cup. Source: AFP

The Royals seemed to enjoy themselves on the big day, which drew a massive and mostly well-behaved crowd.

Of the crowd of 106,000 people, just four people were arrested for drunkenness and only 78 were evicted.

Long before the mighty thoroughbreds throttled up the main straight, punters shuffled into Flemington hoping for a win.

Prince Charles and Camilla take a closer look at all the action at Flemington. AP Source: Getty Images

Racegoers dance as a band plays music after the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse . Getty Source: Getty Images

Most pinned their hopes on backing a talented sprinter, but just as many others had their hearts set on success of a different kind.

The stakes to look and feel great on Cup Day are high.

It is one of few chances us ordinary folk get to feel a little royal.

Having an each way bet on whether to wear shoes or not Source: Herald Sun

All too much for Captain America at the end of the day. Source: Herald Sun

Pictures: Melbourne Cup aftermath

So, as Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall politely shook hands and exchanged pleasantries, the Flemington flock tipped their hats and raised a glass for Melbourne's big day out in style and etiquette.

For the 152nd year, it was our chance to be seen through the eyes of others and the world. Some did it in glamorous fashion. Others did not. It was no Royal Ascot out there.

Highland fling at Flemington. Getty Source: Getty Images

The fascinators were elaborate, the suits sharp. And it wouldn't be Flemington without the more elaborate expressions of individuality.

Alex Moller, 28, of Elwood, wore a crown. "I'm a humble guy," he said. "So today I thought I would be the opposite. That's the thing about the Cup ... it's a chance to be somebody else for the day."

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Pictures: Fun before the long run

Pictures: Fashion lovers frock up

Hannah, Jessica, Niamh, and Susan, all from Ireland, try to keep dry at the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Alex Coppel Source: Herald Sun

There's a bloke queuing for the ladies loo. Getty Source: AP

It was undoubtedly the reason Carolyn Heaney, 35, of Taylors Lakes, walked in with a model of the Eiffel Tower clasped firmly to her head. "Everybody has been asking me for photos," she said. "It's nice to be noticed."

Elsewhere, a 10-strong group of Kiwi mates wore matching sunflower suits for the fifth consecutive year. "None of the ladies would speak to us in a normal outfit," Matt Reid, 41, of Wellington, said. "Now, hundreds of them do."

Sydneysiders Greg Millard and wife Deslys Dubois came dressed as jockeys with their own horses. "Aussie riders," they declared. "But the horses are imports. We bought them online."

Racegoers make the most of wet conditions by setting up a slip n' slide Source: Herald Sun

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In previous years, Pete Larson and his mates have rolled up dressed as everything from Mexicans to judges and even nuns.

Yesterday, as Green Moon stormed across the finish line in race seven, they were a group of dubious-looking superheroes fist-pumping the air.

They probably didn't win. But then on Melbourne Cup day, nobody really has to.

Ian, David and Dallas, all from Hobart, enjoy the festive spirit at the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Alex Coppel Source: Herald Sun

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