Gunbower Cup racing abandoned but festivities go ahead

The heartbreak of the morning when Racing Victoria stewards made the decision to call the day’s racing off, gave way to a celebration in the afternoon.

With everything set-up for the race day, the club encouraged people to get trackside and soak up a phantom meeting.

Fashions on the Field delivered some magnificent fashions, while a number of clubs made the trek to celebrate their trips away.

Food vendors and free kids activities proved popular, while the punters gave the TAB and bookmakers ring a good workout.

Racing Victoria said it would discuss the possibility of rescheduling the meeting at a later date.

Riverine Herald photographer Aidan Briggs made the trip to Gunbower to capture the fun of what was still an enjoyable day.