A celebratory Patrick McLoughlin and Olivia McKay capture the vibe of the big crowd trackside for the 2024 Laura Races on 29 June. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Fashion choices were as diverse as the punters themselves when thousands converged on the 2024 Laura Races on Saturday.
A five-race card kept the crowed busy with the form before a roar erupted as hoop Masayuki Abe piloted the Renee Schluenz-trained Forgiato to consecutive victories in the feature race, the Laura Cup.
Caitlin Nulty, Tiana Huesdens and Renae Sommerville. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Gregg Cook and Katie Hooker found a prime spot to watch the on-track action. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Kasey Beddows, Rosie Webb, Jed Smith, Abbie Furber, Peggy Henning and Owen Ryan. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Denzel Parsons, Clodah Parsons, Mikey Parsons and Stacey Lee take time out for a photo before race one on Saturday. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Amber Hatfield dressed to impress on Saturday. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Conal Hearps and Dan Graham enjoy the sunshine trackside on 29 June. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Georgia Hatfield took a simple and elegant approach to her onfield fashion. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Kathy Coleman and Kevin McQuillan joined a huge crowd at the Laura Races to watch Forgiato win the feature event on the program. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Sheree Denman, Jalsah Hope and Veronica Beckham get ready for Fasions on the Field. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Colin and Mandy Johnson made the trip from Port Douglas to check out the on-track excitement at the Laura Races. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Lou Pidgeon and Dani Bellero were pretty in pink at the races. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Lou Mollenhagen and Carl Emmerson are all smiles after finding an early winner on Saturday. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Terry Williams and Gary Murphy look for a winner in the bookie’s ring. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Fashions on the Field judges Sarah Benstead and Jono Bell chat with facilitator Mel Morgan before the competition gets under way. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Kaylee Milton, Kate Wakefield, Kerry Wakefield, Glen Shephard and Meagan Raymond get ready to watch the second race on the program. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Lisa Kann and Wade Bramich were part of an army of volunteers who helped make the 2024 Laura Races a success. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Lakeland residents Eva Bartok and Ramona Allmann prepare to check out the betting ring. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Steve and Liana Lacaze soak up the atmosphere at the Laura Amateur Turf Club. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Steve Moss and Dougy Nasser catch up at the bar. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
Taylor Holmes, Summar McGowan and Corinne Stallan were some of the first racegoers to make use of the Laura Races photo backdrop. Photo: Lyndon Keane.
