As in previous years, we had several visitors: Neroli and John Bevan from Lightning Ridge, Brook Holland, the Lightning Ridge Opal Queen, Dalys Whipp, winner of the 2014 Narooma Cup Fashions on the Field, and Clare Arthur, winner of the 2014 Harden Cup Fashions on the Field.
On the evening before the Members' Lunch, the Committee took our guests for a trip around Lake Burley Griffin. They had planned a BBQ onboard the boat, but the Captain suggested that they moor at Springbank Island and set up the tables on the pier. It was a beautiful evening, and we had BBQ while we watched the sun go down. Unfortunately, when the sun went down the temperature also went down by at least 10 degrees. So by the time we docked it felt like we were in Antarctica instead of Canberra. I think that it was particularly hard on the Lightning Ridge folks!
At the racecourse on Sunday, the day started off with Catherine introducing Dr Chris Ward, Chairman of the Canberra Racing Club. He spoke about the ongoing success of Canberra racing, and thanked Women In Racing for being so supportive of racing here in Canberra.
We also had the opportunity to welcome several new members: Jill McDonnell, Lanha Kaltenthaler, Jill Mann, and Rachael Henson.
During the afternoon we had our own Fashions on the Field competition, judged by Jan Palmer with our guests Dalys and Brook. There were competitions for Best Lady, Best Man, Best Couple, Best Hat, Best Tie, and Best Shoes.
At the end of the afternoon we went outside for the judging of the Myer Face of Racing that was held on the stage directly in front of where we were in Silks Restaurant.
Pictures of the day are below. As usual, if you can't see the slideshow, click here.
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