Cup Day cheers

Katie, 9, from Garfield enjoying a get together with her family on the lawn. 188521_26

By Kyra Gillespie

Bets were place, toasts were raised and spirits were high at the 2018 Sportsbet Pakenham Cup.

Over 8000 punters from near and far showed up at the Racing.com Park for the big event on Saturday 8 December.

Alongside the live country racing action, attendees enjoyed live performances from acoustic musicians and DJ’s alike.

The Cup’s party precinct – the Summer Lawn Party – completely sold out, as well as other hospitality packages in marquees and other parts of the course including the Christmas Marquee; where guests enjoyed a buffet lunch in a Christmas-themed marquee and a visit from Santa.

The Inspire Pilates for Women Fashions on the Field was hotly contested, with savvy racegoers vying for the top prizes.

Gazette photographer Rob Carew was out and about to capture all the trackside action.