The excitement of the 109th Carinda Races spilled over from the tracks onto the grounds as a crowd of up to 300 onlookers gathered to watch the jockeys compete for the Cup on Saturday 20 July.
Despite a slight wind, the sun provided warmth and the air remained clear and dust-free.
The programme consisted of six races with a prize pool of $74,000.
The Carinda races are always a big day for the small town.
This year the races were held under a new committee led by Taryn Gough . . .
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