That’s why they call it Ladies Day! Plunging necklines and barely-there mini-skirts are the short-priced favourites at Flemington as thousands soak up the sunshine at Oaks Day

The women who flocked to Oaks Day in Melbourne's Flemington Racecourse on Thursday were not afraid to show plenty of skin while they enjoyed a cool drink and watched the horses go round

One woman in a flattering blue dress even enjoyed some fairy floss in place of a more traditional afternoon tea (pictured) 

One lady appeared to have spilled some liquid onto her dress over the course of the day

She was seen looking in dismay at her likely brand-new frock and wondering how she would get the stain out

Earlier she enjoyed a few beverages with a friend towards the end of the race day celebrations

The pair appeared to have had a great afternoon and had even colour-matched their frocks

They posed for a selfie with a long-haired man with a striking green tie, though it was not clear if they knew each other

Another woman lost her footing in her high heels and took a tumble into some rose bushes. She was helped up by a policeman and two friends

The woman seemed unharmed by her fall, save perhaps for her bruised pride

Where you bin all my life? A couple hold onto a trash can for support as they put on an amourous display

A couple enjoyed a not-so-sneaky kiss as a friend snapped a picture for them (pictured)

Another couple had a quiet moment away from the crowds at the end of the race day

The long day at the races was too much for some as they curled up for a nap after many hours in the sun

They seemed unconcerned about the grass stains that would likely end up on their stylish outfits

Another couple took the opportunity to cuddle up and wait for the crowds to leave the racecourse

This group came prepared and rolled out a picnic blanket for a bit of impromptu sunbaking

These women also came prepared with a picnic blanket to recline on after the long race day

A man stands triumphantly over the prone bodies of his friends, who pulled some interesting faces for the camera

He was kind enough to draw attention to the plight of his friends by pointing down

Despite their rather precarious position, one of the women made sure to keep her wine glass aloft to not waste any precious liquid

A great day out was had by all and this group looked like they had a lot of fun as they got up to leave

One man had a bit of fun at his friend's expense as he tried to vault over his head but didn't quite make it

That's one way to make a getaway! A man gives his friend a piggy back as they make their way out of the racecourse

He showed remarkable strength and endurance to keep her aloft was they headed for the exit

The conscientious friend also had to balance his glasses on his face without the use of his hands

The man exhibited a look of pain as the pair made it to the road but she still appeared to be having a great time

These two ladies posed for a photo with a lucky policeman, who was happily made to wear their headgear

The trio enlisted another policeman to take the snap with one of their phones

Getting home looked to be a bit of a mission as hundreds flooded train platforms

The carnage wasn't confined to the track as this security guard looked quite worried about something in the women's bathrooms

Ladies touch up their makeup mid way through the race to keep looking their best through the whole day

The revelry was not confined to the young as people of all ages got in on the fun at the end of the day

This older man danced with himself for several minutes, perhaps in celebration of picking a winning horse

This group of men were in particularly high spirits as as they made their way out of the racecourse

This man in the glasses pulled faces for the camera on his way out, obviously having had a great day at the races

He did a little dance as he skipped out of the racecourse with his mates in a clashing suit

A woman holds onto a wheelie bin she deals with one of her shoes which has fallen off

Racegoers posed for a happy group snap late in the afternoon during the races

This looked like it was going to be a cute photo of a racegoing couple... until their friend decided to photobomb

This trio leaned on each other for support as they headed home form a long day at the races, one still holding a wine bottle

The long wait for the main event became too much for some women, who were paused to rest on the grass, grab a burger, or even get in a cheeky cigarette (pictured)

Two women are seen perching on a bench at the racecourse to take off their heels and relax (pictured)

A group of women grabbed a funny selfie with each other as they relished their down time (pictured)

A group of men and women practised their dance moves, kneeling on the ground and holding their arms over their faces (pictured)

Spirits appeared to be very high as spectators were seen chatting and pulling faces (pictured)

A man extends out his tongue as he wraps his arm around a group of friends posing among the crowd (pictured

A woman poses in her long, beige dress with her arms in the air (pictured) 

Women slipped into comfortable but stylish dresses for the occasion, equipped with flower-shaped hats perched on their heads

Two friends laugh as one throws her hands into the air while and the other holds onto her cool drink (pictured)

Two women took the time to lather each other in sunscreen to shield the warm sun (left) while another placed a towel on her head, and her hat on top, to ward off the heat (right)

Another woman with an elaborate back tattoo was seen reapplying her friend's make-up (pictured)

Lacy frocks were the order of the day for some as they cooled down with a few cold beverages, while others were feeling weary as the day went on

Sheer fabrics were a big hit among punters as they lapped up the weather (pictured) 

Women sipped on slurpees to cool down (left) as another woman took a moment to check her phone (right)

It was an exciting day for all who attended and these three ladies were certainly pumped to be part of it

These two friends both opted for black frocks with minimalist headwear while enjoying glasses of rose

A couple of women also chose black frocks with matching wedges and looked to be enjoying themselves

Many female punters wore flattering bright dresses for the Spring event (pictured) 

A woman holds her arms to her chest as her friend prepares her camera to take a photo (pictured) 

A day of festivities seems to have slowed this group of women down as they rest on a picnic blanket (pictured) 

This lady chose a striking magenta dress to stand out from the crowd

A man wearing a white shirt and bright red tie jumps to high-five a sign (pictured) 

Punters take a break and sit on a mat on the grass while playing on their phones (pictured)

The drinks were flowing thick and fast as punters polished off entire bottles of rose as they enjoyed the day out

A well-dressed young man strikes a pose after working his way through a few drinks while his companion looks on

The sunny day was a good opportunity to show off tattoos that have remained hidden through the colder months

 Racegoers 'rode horses' in their best jockey impersonations as the day wore on (pictured)