Grafton Cup 2009

1 of 40, Gettng their own memorabilia of the day are Corey Skinner of Grafton, Kylie Skinner of Perth, centre, and Aleisha Smidt of Grafton.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:42:15 +1000

Gettng their own memorabilia of the day are Corey Skinner of Grafton, Kylie Skinner of Perth, centre, and Aleisha Smidt of Grafton.

2 of 40, Sharon Bennett of Grafton, left, and sister Anna Bennett of Brisbane, right, pause for a quick pic with Kathy Fisher of Maitland, centre.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:58:25 +1000

Sharon Bennett of Grafton, left, and sister Anna Bennett of Brisbane, right, pause for a quick pic with Kathy Fisher of Maitland, centre.

3 of 40, Sharing a laugh after the first are, from left,Jamie Hartog and Kerry-anne Hartog, Sophia Mitchell, Nicole Stackhouse and Rodney Mitchell, all of Grafton.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:01:27 +1000

Sharing a laugh after the first are, from left,Jamie Hartog and Kerry-anne Hartog, Sophia Mitchell, Nicole Stackhouse and Rodney Mitchell, all of Grafton.

4 of 40, James, Adam Bancroft and Fraser Robinson get to the bookie ring early at yesterday's Grafton Cup.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:09:42 +1000

James, Adam Bancroft and Fraser Robinson get to the bookie ring early at yesterday's Grafton Cup.

5 of 40, Anna Bennett of Brisbane, top, and sister Sharon Bennett of Grafton keep the crowd entertained with their race antics and horse and jockey outfits.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:50:42 +1000

Anna Bennett of Brisbane, top, and sister Sharon Bennett of Grafton keep the crowd entertained with their race antics and horse and jockey outfits.

6 of 40, Looking glamourous as the gee gees fly in Race Two by are, from left, Alison Elliott, Steff Ford, Harriet Tatham, Alana Keats and Molly Coombs Marr, all of Grafton.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:52:24 +1000

Looking glamourous as the gee gees fly in Race Two by are, from left, Alison Elliott, Steff Ford, Harriet Tatham, Alana Keats and Molly Coombs Marr, all of Grafton.

7 of 40, A day for the girls at the Grafton Cup for Stevie Whitton, Karina Marshall and Raywyn McBay.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:01:19 +1000

A day for the girls at the Grafton Cup for Stevie Whitton, Karina Marshall and Raywyn McBay. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

8 of 40, Garry Conn and Bree Skinner of Grafton.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:59:27 +1000

Garry Conn and Bree Skinner of Grafton. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

9 of 40, Looking glamorous in their race outfits are, from left, Kellie Bolger of Sydney, Anna Carle of Grafton, Mollie McClymont of Sydney and Leah McLachlan of Grafton.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:57:06 +1000

Looking glamorous in their race outfits are, from left, Kellie Bolger of Sydney, Anna Carle of Grafton, Mollie McClymont of Sydney and Leah McLachlan of Grafton.

10 of 40, Sam Turner and Tayla Monkhouse of Grafton.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:53:24 +1000

Sam Turner and Tayla Monkhouse of Grafton. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

11 of 40, Kellie Smyth, left, and Sandra Dahl, both of Grafton cheer on the pack in Race Three.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:45:17 +1000

Kellie Smyth, left, and Sandra Dahl, both of Grafton cheer on the pack in Race Three.

12 of 40, Opposite colours for Olivia Lawrence and Megan Danvers of Grafton.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:05:11 +1000

Opposite colours for Olivia Lawrence and Megan Danvers of Grafton. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

13 of 40, Getting warmed up for the first are, from left, Denise Sambrook and Reuben Kenney of Coffs Harbour, Dane Baird and Nathan Hambly of Ulmarra.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:08:59 +1000

Getting warmed up for the first are, from left, Denise Sambrook and Reuben Kenney of Coffs Harbour, Dane Baird and Nathan Hambly of Ulmarra.

14 of 40, Getting comfy with their picnic chairs are Kate Schulz of Shell Harbour and son Max, 4 with "Nanna" Christine Clark of Kungala.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:56:14 +1000

Getting comfy with their picnic chairs are Kate Schulz of Shell Harbour and son Max, 4 with "Nanna" Christine Clark of Kungala.

15 of 40, Urgently studying form before the first are Steve Castle and Belinda Gregor of the Australian Hotel, South Grafton.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:06:32 +1000

Urgently studying form before the first are Steve Castle and Belinda Gregor of the Australian Hotel, South Grafton.

16 of 40, Experiencing his first Aussie race meeting is Noel Kearney of Dublin, Ireland with Vikki Williams of Coffs Harbour.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:04:26 +1000

Experiencing his first Aussie race meeting is Noel Kearney of Dublin, Ireland with Vikki Williams of Coffs Harbour. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

17 of 40, Claire Henry and Sally Beresford of Grafton.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:03:58 +1000

Claire Henry and Sally Beresford of Grafton. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

18 of 40, Enjoying a pre-race drink are, back row from left Gail Cook and Larry Galloway from Rappville and Des Darragh of Casino. Front from left is Diane Darragh of Casino and Barbara and Ed Collins of Rappville.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:03:16 +1000

Enjoying a pre-race drink are, back row from left Gail Cook and Larry Galloway from Rappville and Des Darragh of Casino. Front from left is Diane Darragh of Casino and Barbara and Ed Collins of Rappville.

19 of 40, Black and white for Caleb Smith and Ben Firkin of Grafton.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:03:24 +1000

Black and white for Caleb Smith and Ben Firkin of Grafton. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

20 of 40, Preparing for a big day at the Grafton Cup are Brock Anderson and Nat and Matt McQuillan of Forster.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:00:43 +1000

Preparing for a big day at the Grafton Cup are Brock Anderson and Nat and Matt McQuillan of Forster. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

21 of 40, Karina Willett of Yamba, left, and Emma Chevalley of Grafton lap up the sunshine before a chill set in yesterday afternoon.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:00:14 +1000

Karina Willett of Yamba, left, and Emma Chevalley of Grafton lap up the sunshine before a chill set in yesterday afternoon.

22 of 40, Meeting at the Grafton Cup are Anna Walter of Tweed Heads, Mark Walter of Brisbane and Jean Carlton of Ulmarra.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:00:02 +1000

Meeting at the Grafton Cup are Anna Walter of Tweed Heads, Mark Walter of Brisbane and Jean Carlton of Ulmarra. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

23 of 40, Kathy Rice and Mick London of Ulladulla enjoy the North Coast sunshine.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:59:22 +1000

Kathy Rice and Mick London of Ulladulla enjoy the North Coast sunshine.

24 of 40, Taking advantage of the good picnic weather at the Grafton Cup are Kay Baker, Janette Casey and Heather Wadham.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:58:51 +1000

Taking advantage of the good picnic weather at the Grafton Cup are Kay Baker, Janette Casey and Heather Wadham. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

25 of 40, All the hats together for Diana Grant, John Wright and Steven Blackadder of Grafton.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:57:40 +1000

All the hats together for Diana Grant, John Wright and Steven Blackadder of Grafton. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

26 of 40, Rex and Mary Wiseman of Maclean.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:56:31 +1000

Rex and Mary Wiseman of Maclean. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

27 of 40, Nathan Purvis, Anna and Marianne Bower and Colleen Hollingworth of Glen Innes.

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Nathan Purvis, Anna and Marianne Bower and Colleen Hollingworth of Glen Innes. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

28 of 40, Belinda and Daniel Bender and Angela Masters, all of Grafton, share a drink for the races.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:55:21 +1000

Belinda and Daniel Bender and Angela Masters, all of Grafton, share a drink for the races.

29 of 40, Brian Fitzgerald Jr and Lyndal Romans of Tumbiumbi.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:55:09 +1000

Brian Fitzgerald Jr and Lyndal Romans of Tumbiumbi. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

30 of 40, Vicki Spargo of Grafton "but soon-to-be Dubai" and Bruce Cowling of Brisbane share a joke at the Grafton Races yesterday.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:54:35 +1000

Vicki Spargo of Grafton "but soon-to-be Dubai" and Bruce Cowling of Brisbane share a joke at the Grafton Races yesterday.

31 of 40, Sitting down to check out the form on Grafton Cup are Amy and Eileen Essex of Maclean and Dorelle Newton of Iluka.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:54:26 +1000

Sitting down to check out the form on Grafton Cup are Amy and Eileen Essex of Maclean and Dorelle Newton of Iluka. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

32 of 40, Yvette Clark and Vicky Baker of Grafton get set for some serious partying at the races yesterday.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:51:22 +1000

Yvette Clark and Vicky Baker of Grafton get set for some serious partying at the races yesterday.

33 of 40, Alan Thompson of Maclean with Janelle and Russell Jones of Brisbane.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:50:17 +1000

Alan Thompson of Maclean with Janelle and Russell Jones of Brisbane. Photo: Adam Hourigan.

34 of 40, Irishman Noel Kearney of Dublin and Vikki Williams of Coffs Harbour enjoy the Grafton Races ambience.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:49:47 +1000

Irishman Noel Kearney of Dublin and Vikki Williams of Coffs Harbour enjoy the Grafton Races ambience.

35 of 40, Getting a moments relaxation in the Clarence Valley Kitchens and Shopfitting tent are, from left, Thomas Frey of Sydney, Grant Jones of Central Coast and Ross Campbell of Sydney.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:48:13 +1000

Getting a moments relaxation in the Clarence Valley Kitchens and Shopfitting tent are, from left, Thomas Frey of Sydney, Grant Jones of Central Coast and Ross Campbell of Sydney.

36 of 40, NBN cameraman Sam Parker gets some footage of bookmaker Jeff Conroy in action.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:47:32 +1000

NBN cameraman Sam Parker gets some footage of bookmaker Jeff Conroy in action.

37 of 40, Sandra Dahl, left, and Kellie Smyth, both of Grafton are pictured at the Four X tent just after Race Three.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:44:06 +1000

Sandra Dahl, left, and Kellie Smyth, both of Grafton are pictured at the Four X tent just after Race Three.

38 of 40, Keith Smith and Cara Hummelstad with Karen and Trevor Lee of Montville.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:43:49 +1000

Keith Smith and Cara Hummelstad with Karen and Trevor Lee of Montville.

39 of 40, Colour aplenty. From left are Emma Shephard of Grafton, Jasmin Whetton of Maclean and Nicholas Sutherland of Grafton.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:40:03 +1000

Colour aplenty. From left are Emma Shephard of Grafton, Jasmin Whetton of Maclean and Nicholas Sutherland of Grafton.

40 of 40, Merilyn Binney of Tamworth looks over the racebook in preparation for Grafton Cup day.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:36:42 +1000

Merilyn Binney of Tamworth looks over the racebook in preparation for Grafton Cup day.