Arguably Wodonga's most prominent social event of the year was back, bringing bold colours, bubbles and bets to the racetrack. or signup to continue reading About 8000 race-goers were estimated to visit the Wodonga racecourse on Friday, November 29, for the as the rain held off, leaving punters soaking in the sunshine instead. For some, the heat got a little too much, as Gudi Gigliotti and Sally Singe borrowed their friend's portable fan to keep themselves cool.
Channelling her inner Barbie dressed in pink, Ms Gigliotti, of Wodonga, said enjoys the races to catch up with friends, but she probably won't be back for another five years. "I have been before a while ago, it is a good event!" she said. It was her friend Ms Singe's first time at as she normally joins in the action on the other side of the Border at Albury Gold Cup.
"I'm comparing a lot about what's good about Albury Gold Cup versus Wodonga Gold Cup," she said. The Bellbridge resident said she would have preferred the marquees to be more trackside, but she enjoyed the make-up touch-ups included in her tent. There were celebrations all round from winning punters, to Ned Quinn, of Tallangatta, whose friends and family joined him to toast his 21 birthday.
Mr Quinn chose to party at Wodonga Gold Cup as he enjoys punting and the environment. "I just like the races pretty much and my birthday's in the same area at that time," he said. For Carmel O'Neill and her friend Jackie Prendergast of Melbourne, it was a highly antici.