CLERMONT RAG FRIDAY AUGUST 10, 2018
Charlie Rocket races home a winner in the Isaac Regional Council QTIS Class 2 Handicap.
Photo: Jocelyn Omand JLO Photography
FASHION, FRIENDS AND FUN TIMES RACED HOME A WINNER Impressive racing, stylish fashion and high spirits combined to create a memorable afternoon for the Clermont community at Pepperina Park on Saturday July 28. The much anticipated Tony Kenny Memorial Clermont Cup brought a flurry of colour and flair to town with quality thoroughbreds and the hotly contested fashions on the field. Mayor Anne Baker said the annual event was a treasured date on the community’s calendar and had once again attracted a large, enthusiastic crowd.
Race 3 – Viv Wood Memorial Maiden Plate 1200m Nicquility (trained by John Manzelmann, ridden by Thomas Doyle). Race 4 – Clermont Bulk Haulage Ratings Band 0 – 60 Handicap 1400m Flinders Deagon (trained by Jenny Bell, ridden by Emma Bell). Race 5 – Tony Kenny Memorial Clermont Cup Open Handicap 1400m Still the Same (trained by Bevan Johnson, ridden by Adin Thompson). Shop 38 and Lanyonscapes Fashion on the Field winners inside the Diamond Diesel and Huntly Droughtmasters Marquee were:
“Clermont races, like all our regional races, embrace some of the best things about our rural lifestyles,” Mayor Baker said.
Lady of the Day: Ashleigh Newton
“We are fortunate to have these opportunities to get a little glammed up and enjoy first class racing, good food, and fun times with family and friends.
Gentleman of the Day: Hugh Fernie
“Congratulations must go to the Clermont Race Club and event organisers for their tireless commitment and effort which has resulted in another very successful event.”
Young Gentleman of the Day winner: Lewis Reed
Race winners were: Race 1 – Isaac Regional Council QTIS Class 2 Handicap 1000m Charlie Rocket (trained by John Manzelmann, ridden by Thomas Doyle). Race 2 – Belyando Produce Class B Handicap 1200m Authentic Swing (trained by Ian D Shaw, ridden by Matthew Hart).
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Classic Lady of the Day: Jen Marsh Millinery of the Day: Meg Garside Couple of the Day: Lyndal Tuttle and George North Young Lady of the Day: Emma Burgess Prince of the Track: Conner Newton Princess of the Track: Imogen Finger Isaac Regional Council was proud to support the Tony Kenny Memorial Clermont Cup in 2018 through the Isaac Community Grants program.
To apply for a community grant contact Isaac Regional Council on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) or visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/ isaac-community-grants