While the Wide Bay region was being battered by incessant rain, attendees at the annual Bell races had a fabulous afternoon out in the sun.
According to Bell Race Club treasurer Nathan McNamara, a crowd of 850 dressed up on Saturday, with a slight easterly breeze keeping temperatures down.
Those numbers were down on the 1300-strong crowd last year, which Mr McNamara said was a bit of an outlier event.
They had record nominations for the day, so much so that it was increased from five races to a six-race program.
A highlight was the running of the Wambo Cup, won by Moscini.
The cup comes to Bell every third year, being shared with Jandowae and Warra.
In the all-important Fashions on the Field, Kacey McEwan won the contemporary lady section while the classic winner was Emma Clarke.
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Sally Gall
Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.
Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.
