Numbers were strong and punters were enjoying themselves at the Camperdown Cup despite having to contend with gusty, overcast weather.
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Attendees were dressed in their best, but some of the crowd had taken it a step further and adopted fancy dress. A squid costume, a kilt and fluorescent pink wig were all spotted on the day.
Camperdown costume shop owner Sandra Drake, who has been coming to the cup for 25 years, said she was pleased to see the fancy dress trend take off.
Ms Drake said in all her time attending, she couldn’t recall a bad experience.
“Everyone is always friendly and happy and having a good time,” Ms Drake said.
Family Fun: Cobden's Cooper, 4, Rebecca Mahony, and Jessica, 6, enjoy their day at the races. Picture: Rob Gunstone
Fashionable: Geelong's Zac Dodds won the gent of the day in the Fashions on the Field competition at Camperdown Cup. Picture: Rob Gunstone
Crowned: Miss World Victoria Alex Hecker, from Geelong, dressed to impress at the Camperdown Cup. Picture: Rob Gunstone
Kicking On: Camperdown Cup ambassadors Renee and Corey Enright enjoyed their fourth year in the role. Picture: Rob Gunstone
