10,000 Showcases some of the best of Carnival
One of Queensland's most iconic racedays, the Carlton Mid Doomben 10,000 Raceday, had thousands of guests enjoying the best on offer at one of Australia's finest racecourses.
Whether your view was from one of the luxe trackside marquees, the new members' precinct or from the grandstands, the Group One Carlton Mid Doomben 10,000 was an enthralling and close race with Beaded just taking the win by a short head from Love Conquers All. Jockey Corey Brown dedicated his win to his father- who joined the masses in cheering Brown towards the finish.
However, it seems 10,000 was offering more wins around the racecourse than ever before, starting with Hardy Brothers Fashions on the Field - Couple Category. Winners, Ashleigh Robson and Cliff Dean took home over $13,000 worth of prizes, including stunning jewellery from Hardy Brothers, a trip to New Zealand and accommodation at the Treasury Casino. Judges had a hard time deciding between an array of coordinated and impressive ensembles - with many taking the opportunity to showcase 10,000 Day's dress code of "structured racewear".
Then the course proper was covered in schooners - with legs, arms and heads in the innaugural Carlton Mid Schoone Race for the chance to share in $10,000 worth of prize money. A spectacular sight between some of the nations best horses, the crowds saw oversized schooners as they'd never seen before.
And past winner Apache Cat was greeted by adoring fans as he revisted the day he course where he won back-to-back Doomben 10,000's in 98 and 99. With hundred passing on stories to the next generation, and plenty of happy snaps from his stall, Apache visited marquee guests and led out the 2011 field for the day's main event.
A quintessential Queensland raceday, Carlton Mid Doomben 10,000 Day sees the last of the Doomben Racecourse for the 2011 Brisbane Racing Carnival - but the buzz will be alioght accross the road at Eagle Farm Raceourse for the remaining two days of the 2011 Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival. Treasury Casino QLD Oaks Ladies Day on Staurday June 5th, is all about the fillies! On the track will feature the classic Group 1 Treasury Casino QLD Oaks, and off the track Brisbane will be able to indulge in fantastic hospitality options - perfect for corporate clients or entertaining friends. And the style will be oozing from the grandstands and the Fashions Precinct with more superb prizes to be won in the Fashions on the Field - Womens Category. With a dress code of "fun and frills", Treasury Casino QLD Oaks Ladies Day will certainly be an entertaining and enjoyable day out at the Brisbane Racing Carnival!
