THROWBACK: Celebrating 20 years of Ladies Oaks Day at Sunshine Coast races

Join us on a journey through 20 years of Ladies Day, capturing the elegance and unforgettable moments that make it one of the biggest Sunshine Coast events on our racing calendar.

Out and about at the Ladies Oaks day, Sunshine Coast Turf Club, are Sanna Vehvilaeinen, Maddie Walker, Krystal Gray, Steph Hewetson, Anna Houghton and Lisa Kerr.

It’s been 20 years since the first Ladies Oaks Day at the Sunshine Coast Turf Club, one of the biggest events on the region’s racing calendar.

Check out some of the best social pics our photographers have taken at the event over its 20-year run.

Mark Atkinson puts his wife Sandra down to a drier spot after carrying her during the 2008 event. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Rick Chapman and Ian Williams at the 2005 event. Picture: Lou O’Brien

Jeannine Dickson and Peter Griffin at the 2008 event. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Fred Baker and Ebony Dignan in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Mark and Sandra Atkinson in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Holly and Dean McCluskey in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Alana and Jason Condon in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Julie Jenkins with Sandra de Jesus in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Jason Law and Catherine Little in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Genine Howard, Simone Merlo and Monique Parry in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Simon and Catherine Hughes in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Pat Fleming and Kate Cox in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Allison Grant and Nikki Parkinson in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Michael Callow and Cec O'Dea in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Megan Meineke and Dan Sowden in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Mark Furler and Melinda Shelton in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Phil McIntosh and friend from Geelong Ray Archibald in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Alissa Ratcliffe and Angela Tondelstrand in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Tracy Wilkins and Christine Pitcher in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

(L-R) Front: Lenny Rountree, Helen and Michael Ashdown. Rear: Simon Ball, Michael Rudduck, Brendan Rudduck, Brian Perrin and Tony Duffy. At the 2008 event. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Lesley McIntosh and Greg Hutton in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Travis Schultz and Shane Crew in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Todd Kelly, Rick Chapman and Eddie Whiteside are served some sushi by Georgina Cogzell at the 2008 event. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Suzanne and Maks Maksan in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Rob Jeffery and Steve Hutton in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Elizabeth Ivey and Hayley Hutton in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Fred Baker carries friend Ebony Dignan and Dean McCluskey carries his wife Holly at the 2008 event. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Sue Willis and Lisa Kither at the inaugural Ladies Oaks Day in 2005. Picture: Lou O'Brien

Nathan Dell and Dene Mason in 2005. Picture: Lou O'Brien

Belinda Bollen and Dawn Stubbs in 2008. Picture: Nicholas Falconer

Lisa Kither and Rachel in 2005. Picture: Lou O’Brien

Fashions in the Field best dressed couple entrants, Joanne and Adam Cotton, at the 2009 event. Picture: Brett Wortman

A crowd at the 2009 event. Picture: Brett Wortman

Talissa Brown with her mum Tammy Brown at the 2009 event. Picture: Brett Wortman

Candice Frost and Jess Schemioneck in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Georgie Rogers, LeAnne McClay, Tracy Kerr and Liz Hurford in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Natasha Korenz, Jasmine Curr, Melissa Bender and Amy Scriggins in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Anie Tabia, Daryl Hanson, Heidi Keast and Marc Hanson. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

James Hollands and Stacey Cook in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Trent Smith, Kurt Niesler and Heath Lawson in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Kerri Bailey, Bonnie Smith and Carly Rogers in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Brothers Zane and Corey Jones in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Holly Bridger, Michelle O'Keefe and Marissa Davidson in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Amanda Weeks, Angela Bueti, Lesley Richards and Carmel Williams in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Mark Furler and Nathanael Cooper in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Rob Douglas, Todd Widdicombe, James Hollands and Dave Warner in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Pieta Harris and Christl McIlvride in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Nathanael Cooper and Amy Remeikis in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Dayna Wandrey, Shinka Day and Kara Davies in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Melissa Handley, Cade Mooney and Brooke Anderson in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Kelly Mitchell, Yolanda, Stacey Cooke and Kirsten Dear in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Courtney Rutherford, Scott Pierce and Roxanne DePoll in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Luke and Katherine Carter in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Gena Williams and Regan Taylor in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Louise McDonald at the 2009 event. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Danielle Ernst, Bernadette Krones and Timeka Ernst in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Rick O'Shay, Terry Wrist and Clive Sharp at the 2009 event. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Fashions in the Field best dressed male winner 2009, Ryan Jacobs. Picture: Brett Wortman

Emily Sergent at the 2009 event. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Amy Remeikis, Nathanael Cooper, Sami Muirhead and Kylie Hodge in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Jake Goodall and his little pony at the 2009 event. Picture: Brett Wortman

Laurel Angel, Jo Hatch and Sarah Ankonina in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Rod Saunders, Brandi Murphy and Dave Harrington in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Sami Muirhead at the 2009 event. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Lachlan Magee, Drew Mackay and Alex Magee in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Brooke Hade, Natalie Bell and Emily Barnett in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Melissa Handley and Brooke Anderson in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Lisa Galgey and Kimberley Gillis in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Celise Ralston and Leigh Hanson in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Lori Edwards, Bec Bingham and Meegs Price in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Rebecca Kenderick and Hayley Cuddy in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Donna Shipway and Kathryn Wilson in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Kylie Hodge and Kristy Munro in 2009. Picture: Brett Wortman

Shannon Drew and Marty Cason. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Stace, Ryan, Wayne, Clint, Shane and Dan in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Tania Bromley and Natalie Debono in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

'Gub' Booth and 'Krita' Henry in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Kylie Leach and Kerri Buckley at the 2009 event. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Alanna Coombes, Hailee Thomas, Danielle Barnett and Lorren Larlow in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Marina Passalaris at the 2009 event. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Stacey and Glenn Corbet with Narelle and Tim Rimmer in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Karen Walls and Peggy Duggan in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Fernanda McDonald and Chelsey Taylor in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Danica Flaskas and Jacqui Sanham in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Bride day at the races for Kelly Rae (right) with bridal party (L-R) Shirley Rae, Karen Woodford, Leanne Rae, Rebecca Bass and Rae Sharpe in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Rachael Measures, Ellana Parkyn and Jasmine Gibson in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Cool 'Disco' Dan at the 2009 event. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Samantha Maddison, Chris Marshall and Steph Zwart in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Aaron Jones, Sarah Boulter, Jodie Keck and Rebecca Kenderick in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Mark Byers and Bianca Visintin in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Kate Grasso, Andy Drew, Chrissy Dobson and Veronica Fowler in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

(L-R) Rear: Treno Innes, "Twiggy", Matt Madden and Andrew Dunn. Front: Samantha Maddison, Chris Marshall and Steph Zwart. At the 2009 event. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Emily Sergent, Melissa Marshall and Tanya Ross in 2009. Picture: Barry Leddicoat

Vanessa Hewitt, Geoff Gunter and Ann Wheeler at the 2011 event. Picture: Che Chapman

Marissa Davidson, Travis Schultz, Lauren Mitchell and Angela Tondelstrand in 2011. Picture: Che Chapman

Shane Nipperess and Tracey Hamilton in 2011. Picture: Che Chapman

Sue Swann and Gail Forrer in 2011. Picture: Che Chapman

Grant Martyn, Natasha Ryle, Megan Ayres and Richard Ayres in 2011. Picture: Che Chapman

Neil Whittle and Corey Passey at the 2011 event. Picture: Che Chapman

Shane Perry, Mark Mayfield, Grant Edward and Belinda Edward in 2011. Picture: Che Chapman

Nelson Costa, Brigette Short and Josh Cox in 2011. Picture: Che Chapman

Alice Boston and Bridget Hay in 2011. Picture: Che Chapman

Bianca Bisintin and Rachel Marquenie in 2011. Picture: Che Chapman

Miriah Sawray, Madelyn Mathies, Tiffany Hartwig and Kaitley Cat in 2011. Picture: Che Chapman

Jamae Underwood, Jessica Tebbit and Kaylah Allanson in 2011. Picture: Che Chapman

Jessica Rose and Dylan Trinder in 2011. Picture: Che Chapman

Felicity Bird and Kristy Henson in 2011. Picture: Che Chapman

Kristel Ford and Jenna Murphy in 2011. Picture: Che Chapman

Amanda Tidy-Russ and Deb Aldous in 2011. Picture: Che Chapman

Nicole Spruyt, Shona Davidson, Chloe Brant, Felicity Brant and Callum Pey in 2012. Picture: Nicola Brander

Judges Min Swan, Sandy Aslett and Judy Glen at the 2012 event. Picture: Nicola Brander

Singer Kelsie Rimmer in 2012. Picture: Nicola Brander

Sophie Tucker, Nick Birbari, Chris Synes and Carmel Lisec in 2012. Picture: Nicola Brander

Mark Furler, Sophie Tucker, Carmel Lisec, Nicola Whyte-Moffatt and Grant Ferry in 2012. Picture: Nicola Brander

Taylor Morris and Bianca Clark at the 2012 event. Picture: Nicola Brander

Danie Joutbert and Zanika Breed in 2012. Picture: Nicola Brander

Brendan Cowley and Kylie Davidson in 2012. Picture: Nicola Brander

Jenna Pavli and Natalie Laing in 2012. Picture: Nicolas Brander

Xanthe Stevenson and Scott Birdy in 2012. Picture: Nicola Brander

Maddy Buttini, Conrad Gardner and Stephanie Phelts in 2012. Picture: Nicola Brander

Shelley Meadows, Pip Bennett and Michelle Bennett in 2012. Picture: Nicola Brander

Elly Heathcote, Hannah Krushka and Meg Allen in 2012. Picture: Nicola Brander

Georgia Stiekma and Martin Wingens in 2012. Photo: Nicola Brander / Sunshine Coast Daily.

Kimberley O'Brien, Jack Kendrick and Alanah Chambers in 2012. Picture: Nicola Brander

Sheridan Davis and Chris Graham in 2012. Picture: Nicola Brander

Ben Connolly and Natalie Tink at the 2013 event. Picture: Darryn Smith

Kerri-Lyn and Michael Stewart in 2013. Picture: Darryn Smith

Loui Fesolai and Ellie Williams in 2013. Picture: Darryn Smith

Orela Mairhofer, Damien Sheehan and Daniella Saville in 2013. Picture: Darryn Smith

Cassie Bimrose, Cassandra Saville and Alisha Thompson at Corbould Park for Ladies Oaks Day. Photo Darryn Smith / Sunshine Coast Daily

Angie Rhimes, Bridgette Short and Kirby Evangelista in 2013. Picture: Darryn Smith

Hannah McEwan and Simon Ward at the 2013 event. Picture: Darryn Smith

Amanda Heino and Kristen Collier at the 2013 event. Picture: Darryn Smith

Simone Timm, Tessa Hamilton and Lana Whiting at the 2015 event. Picture: Pete Evans

Shayne Grohn, Ambah Banno, Emily Munckton, Claire Munckton, Kailey Lewis and Jess Atkins in 2015. Picture: Pete Evans

Ladies Oaks Day at Corbould Park Race course Maree Clark, Narelle Ayres and Brenda Franzese in 2015. Picture: Pete Evans

Stacey Hooper, Scott Savage and Carlie Reeves in 2015. Picture: Pete Evans

Bo Tynam, Pip Bennett, Melinda Klein and Julie King in 2015. Picture: Pete Evans

Jessica King, Michael van den Hout, Davina Blackey, Kate Bissett in 2015. Picture: Pete Evans

Lauren Sipp and Nick Chapman in 2015. Picture: Pete Evans

Kiera Tipper and Melissa Adamson in 2015. Picture: Janine Hill

Kate Thompson, Sara Armstrong and Darcey Starr-Thomas at the 2018 event.

Michelle Natoli and Tania Brown in 2018.

Stacey Lee and Maddison Hoskin in 2018.

Julian Talbot-Butt, Shane Hutman, Beau Kavanagh and Tyson Brunner at the 2018 event.

Ashley Southey, Melissa Southey and Rachel Dowe at the 2018 event.

Maddi Drinnan and Chelsea Jensen in 2018.

Kellie Teixeira, Rachel Zubak, Reegan Van Wegen and Martina Collins in 2018.

Caren Lee and Cheryl-Lee Beaton at the 2018 event.

Alla Dimech and Eliza Icke in 2018.

Sandy Aslett, Amanda Macor and Sharlmane Gold in 2018.

Melanie Jeffers and Helene Dyke in 2018.

Sanna Vehvilaeinen, Maddie Walker, Krystal Gray, Steph Hewetson, Anna Houghton and Lisa Kerr at the 2018 event.