Ingham Gold Cup Delivers A Winning Day For All

The Ingham Gold Cup Races was a gathering for the district and beyond to enjoy. The turnout steadily built throughout the afternoon as many flocked to the racetrack. Encouragement from trackside and the grandstand grew as onlookers rallied their picks to gallop faster. A crescendo of joy for the event and the sport could be heard as many raised their drinks to their winnings and a good show across the five races.

Christina Spencer, the Herbert River Jockey Club Secretary and Fashions on the Field Coordinator, was delighted with how the event was shaping up: "It's turned out to be a perfect, beautiful day. No clouds in the sky, and the crowd is starting to roll in."

She was ready to take her position at the fashion tent as many beautifully dressed ladies and smartly dressed men signed up to be judged across the various categories. It was shaping up to be a tough competition this year. Alternating between races and fashion show segments, the atmosphere was lively and even those whose bets didn’t pay off took it in their stride with a good-natured laugh at the friendly competition.

The winners of Fashions on the Field gorgeously twirled and walked the catwalk for the judges. There were eight overall winners and four Spotter’s Choice winners, and according to the judges, the contest was fierce. They were looking for matching features and overall outfit continuity, as one judge put it: "Head to toe perfection of it all tied together."

Fashions on the Field Winners
Coffee Presto Contemporary Lady of the Track Winner: Sarah Fascetti
Coffee Presto Contemporary Lady of the Track Runner Up: Ibi Holder

Beauty on Lannercost Classic Lady of the Track Winner: Kymberlee Cockrem
Beauty on Lannercost Classic Lady of the Track Runner Up: Marnie Davidson

Ingham Agencies Man of the Track Winner: Phillip Burger
Ingham Agencies Man of the Track Runner Up: Ryan Todd

Snippers Boutique for Hair Millinery Winner: Marnie Davidson
Snippers Boutique for Hair Millinery Runner Up: Amy Byrnes

Spotter’s Choice Winners: Rae Scuderi, Rebecca Weston, Shannon Reynolds and Erica Lee Cheu

Ingham Gold Cup Race Winners
Race 1 Winner: Pardon The Purr
Trainer: Joanna Hassett
Jockey: Denicious Smith

Race 2 Winner: Tequila Dancer
Trainer: Shryn Royes
Jockey: Tyler Leslight

Race 3 Winner: Injada
Trainer: Bodine Bailey
Jockey: Lacey Morrison

Race 4 Winner: Seventies Hit
Trainer: Bodine Bailey
Jockey: Lacey Morrison

Race 5 Winner: Mission House
Trainer: Matthew McGuire
Jockey: Graham Kliese

Photos credited to Christopher Spencer

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