Ali Vital wins the Cup
ALI Vital took home the Cup at the Stony Creek Races on Sunday.
The horse trained by Robbie Laing came away with a win, just ahead of Cosentino trained by Doug Harrison. Mr Laing had two horses running for the cup.
Altonio and Second King came in at third and fourth. Second King was a notable inclusion to the cup after winning the championship spot two years running.
Second King was trained by Michael Kent and the jockey for this year’s Cup was Brad Rawiller, who replaced previous jockey Peter Morton.
This year presented a strong field in all races.
A large crowd turned out for the beautiful day at the Stony Creek Cup races.
Fashions on the Field were strong this year with many participants stepping up to the panel.
The winning couple was Inverloch’s Marie and John Stevens the men’s winner was Ben Carbonaro from Hillside. The highly anticipated ladies winner could not be easily decided, resulting in two prizes awarded. The runner up was Leongatha’s Mel Harris and the winner was Em Bodinar from Kilcunda.
Ms Bodinar wowed the judges with her derby day dress and a hat from Rebecca Share.
“It’s terrific there are so many women and men interested in such events,” Stony Creek Racing Club CEO Ralph Gallagher said.
“It adds a sense of glamour to our wonderful country racecourse.”
Glamorous: Leongatha’s Chelsea Wheelhouse (right) spent a day at the races with Shae McGrath (left).
Kids will be kids: Meeniyan’s Tahlia Jansen and Leongatha’s Laura Richmond enjoy the spoils of ice cream and face paint at the Stony Creek Races.
Pretty in pink: Kylie Hodge from Haze Boutique poses on stage for Fashions on the Field.
Stunning winners: Mel Harris, Ben Carbonaro and Em Bodinar were the winners of Stony Creek’s Fashions on the Field.
Kids included: Inverloch’s Jaxon, Montaya and Alana Hayes are excited for their turn on the jumping castle.
Ladies day: (back) Hayley Flood, Kylie Hodge, Sam Hodge, Jaylee Fitzpatrick, Kathy Williams, Abby Morgan, Brodie O’Hehir, Chloe Casey, (front) Sarah Winter, Maisie Henwood and Indigo Henwood look beautiful for a day at the races.
Relax at the races: Koonwarra’s Kasey Cashin, Sandra Cashin, Jade Cashin and Gemma Richards chill out on the lawn before the Cup Race.
Cup race: Ali Vital takes out the Cup, just ahead of Cosentino.
Celebrate a win: managers Brendan Tohill and Dr. Sue Taylor hold the Cup high.
Team effort: trainer Robbie Laing (left) and jockey Darren Gauci (centre) are thrilled to share the win with owners Stuart Rumble, Dr Sue Taylor, Brendan Tohill, Jason Kidger, Helene Kidger, Will Kidger and Zoe Kidger.
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