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DRUNKEN carnage broke out at the races as 85,000 punters got legless celebrating the Melbourne Cup.

Racegoers ploughed into Flemington racecourse in Australia to see 7-1 hotshot Without A Fight thrash rivals and give jockey Mark Zahra back-to-back wins in the ‘race that stops a nation’.

This woman was a faller after she collapsed in her chair - but crucially held onto her drink3

This woman was a faller after she collapsed in her chair – but crucially held onto her drinkCredit: Getty
Punters partied the night away after a big day drinking and betting on the horses3

Punters partied the night away after a big day drinking and betting on the horsesCredit: Getty
It all got a bit too much for this racegoer who looked to be falling asleep after falling back in his seat

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It all got a bit too much for this racegoer who looked to be falling asleep after falling back in his seatCredit: Getty

But the party really started after the last race when revellers showed the effects of a big day’s drinking and betting.

One woman lost control completely as she fell backwards off her seat and crashed into the ground – while still clutching her drink.

Her mates were in stitches watching her tumble over with just one shoe on.

Another bloke fell backwards off his chair with his head narrowly missing a pile of cans that had built up on the floor.

Others kicked off their heels and partied and danced to a live band while police patrolled the enclosures.

Racegoers left drinks and litter strewn everywhere after they went all out celebrating Derby Day last weekend.

And it looked like a repeat was on the cards after Without A Fight stunned red-hot favourite Vauban to the £2.5million winner’s prize.

More to follow.

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