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Bars and clubs around the country were heaving with punters enjoying the Melbourne Cup
Celebrations for some cheerful and amorous punters continued long into the night
The partying raged across the nation, proving the Cup is now a genuinely national event

By Andrew Prentice For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 10:11 EST, 6 November 2018 | Updated: 11:08 EST, 6 November 2018

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For many revellers, enjoying Melbourne Cup day is not nearly enough and their celebrations of the first Tuesday in November now extend well into the night.

Melbourne may have hosted the Cup, but plenty of people across the country will be nursing significant hangovers this morning following a long evening celebrating the race that stops a nation.

Judging by the scenes witnessed in clubs and pubs on Tuesday night, bosses and HR departments can expect plenty of calls from staff calling in sick on Wednesday.

As day turned into night on Tuesday, friendships were made and even potential romances blossomed.

Punters in Sydney were encouraged by picture perfect weather, unlike in Melbourne, where at one stage the Cup looked like being delayed, so heavy was the morning rain.

This woman appeared to be unsteady on her feet after celebrating the Melbourne Cup in Sydney

The woman's male friend showed his caring nature, putting her in a taxi as day turned to night

This well dressed man was seen sitting in a gutter after celebrating on Melbourne Cup day

Another lady decided to kick off her shoes and give her feet a rest after the Melbourne Cup celebrations

This man had a slightly unusual way to farewell his friends in Sydney's eastern suburbs

This man (centre) appears to be distracted by a figure in the distance

This loved up couple were happy to display their affection for one another in public after the Melbourne Cup

This couple took the opportunity to enjoy a passionate embrace on Tuesday post the Melbourne Cup

Unlike the public holiday status in Victoria, the first Tuesday in November is a normal working day in other states - but it certainly didn't seem that way.

The majority of beachside bars and pubs in Sydney were at capacity from lunchtime, and it was a similar story in the CBD.

Parramatta in Sydney's west was also a hive of activity, as was Cronulla and its surrounding suburbs in the south.

This young lady was keen to get into the spirit of the Melbourne Cup

These two men appeared to be having a moment of reflection after the running of the Melbourne Cup

This man was arrested by police following an alleged incident in Sydney

These two girls were all business as they let their hair down for the Melbourne Cup

These ladies dressed to impress in Sydney for the staging of the Melbourne Cup

Police talking to a man just moments before his eventual arrest on Melbourne Cup day

This man had a Melbourne Cup day to forget, finding himself in trouble with the law before he was arrested

The man was then placed in a police paddy wagon following his arrest in Sydney

This man won't forget the Melbourne Cup in a hurry following his run in with police

The enormity of his behaviour began to set in for this man after he was handcuffed by police on patrol

As the booze and fun times flowed, the result in the main race didn't matter to many.

The Melbourne Cup was won by English galloper Cross Counter ahead of Marmelo and A Prince of Arran.

The triumph was overdue for Godolphin - the world's richest racing stable - who previously chased Melbourne Cup success without joy for two decades.

Celebrations were dampened by the death of another horse, The Cliffsofmoher, which was euthanised post race after shattering his right shoulder.

One punter also won't forget the 2018 Melbourne Cup in a hurry - after boldly wagering $50,000 at the TAB on Cross Current, he picked up a cool $500,000.

There was no denying the free spirited nature of this female punter

A presumed friend of the free spirited lady captured the poser in all her glory on her smartphone

The free spirit even managed to put on a performance for the amused patrons around her

This lady was a study of concentration as she looked at her phone outside a Sydney pub

The Royal Oak Hotel in Double Bay was a popular destination for many punters keen to enjoy the Melbourne Cup

As the day progressed, these ladies opted for some fresh air

This punter was seen leaning over a bin, with her friend looking on

This lady (pictured left) was more than happy to use her kind hearted friend to help her cross the road

A trio of ladies enjoying a cigarette while celebrating the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday

Tensions at times became heated between punters and security guards

Police appeared to give this man a stern talking to for his behaviour

Sydney's very own 'dancing man' following the running of the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday

A female racegoer in her own world after celebrating the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday

Revellers eventually make their way home after a long evening of Melbourne Cup celebrations

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