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Ladies' Day is always popular, and the "girls" certainly competed on the fashion front with their colourful display of smart dresses, posh hats and fascinators.

We installed ourselves about 100 yds from the winning post and picked our nags for the first race. Oblivious to any recent form from the horses, jockeys or trainers, it was the horse names that eventually made up the minds of where the bets were going to be placed. Quite aptly, the mounts "Drink Dry", "Reckon I'm Hot", and "Bonkers in Abundance" were all very popular but failed to bring any financial reward. However, each race brought its cacophony of cheering as the horses sped past.

The evening started with glasses of bubbly, and a non alcoholic version which was a nice touch. The area was busy with people in sparkling outfits, ballgowns and smart suits, a great atmosphere, quite relaxed, stylish, social and buzzy. An area was set aside with the TRUK (TransRadio UK) banners for photos, for those that wanted to capture that special moment. This had the beginnings of a fabulous social event.