By Brendan Rees
Racegoers, beaming in their fancy frocks and finest suits, arrived in droves at the Cranbourne Cup on Sunday 13 October where they were treated to perfect spring weather.
There was a sea of colour among the crowds as they showed off their finest attire while enjoying the burst of sunshine.
Cranbourne’s Craig Williams, piloted home ‘Dr Drill’ to a stirring victory in the $400,000 TAB Cranbourne Cup in front of a crowd estimated to be more than 6,500 people.
There were free kids activities and live entertainment on course to backdrop an incredible day of racing for young and old.
Taking out fashions on the field was Kiara Manning of Beaconsfield who won first place for Young Lady of the Day.
Ms Manning, who also won in 2017, wore an orange and blue “very bright spring racing dress.”
“I came back this year and tried my luck again,” she said, adding “It was a nice spring day. I think the whole atmosphere was really lovely.”
“I got a bunch of goodies from all the different sponsors … it was really lovely,” she said.
Michael Carty, 47, of Maldon gave the lads a run for their money after taking out Gent of the Day.
He wore a Politix grey jacket and vest with black pants and shoes, complete with a black and silver tie.
Mr Carty, was grew up in KooWeeRup, said he initially didn’t have a hat to match but dropped into a shop at Kyneton on the drive down and bought a Panama hat.
His wife, Kelly Carty, also won runner-up for Lady of the Day for fashions on the field.
“It was a good family day out … had a few bets and few drinks; didn’t win anything but picked up on the fashions on the field – that was worth the effort,” he said.
