All the bright smiles, fascinators and more at the 2023 Clifton Races

Despite the occasional gust of wind, the weather remained just about perfect for the Clifton Races at the weekend, with patrons coming from all over the southwest and afar. See the full gallery of bright faced patrons here.

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Will Rogers, Sarah Mantova, Maddy Jones and Paddy Inglis, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Despite the occasional gust of wind, the weather remained just about perfect for the Clifton Races on Saturday, October 28.

The country races attracted hundreds of eager patrons who flocked to the trackside from all around southwest Queensland and afar.

Fashions on the field were quite a hit, with the judging panel having their work cut out for them with dozens of participants who all looked stunning.

There’s sure to be an abundance of keen patrons returning for another fun year in 2024.

See our full gallery from the event below.

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Brooke Kindelan, Meriska van der Merwe and Mia Waddell, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Ashleigh McLean, Brianna Gross, Emily Phelan and Shazza Jones, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Ron Perquin and son Fletcher Perquin at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Will Denny, Caitlin Fogarty and Emma Morris, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Bryan Butler, Lyndsay Morris and Chantelle Slater, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Lucy Roberts (left) and Frances Cattle at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Clay Armstrong, Darcy Brennan, Lily Cobcroft and Karli Murray, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Rylan Salville, Leanna Dau, Grace Robertson and Michael Shingles, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Serena Ruming, Taylah Skelton, Emma Fuller and Ellie McKenzie, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jen Fabretto and Adam Ezzy at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Olivia Jackson, Jazz Dolley and Rubi Jackson, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Clay Armstrong, Darcy Brennan, Lily Cobcroft and Karli Murray, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Mick Wilson, Dan Willett, William Parry and Jake Ranger, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Hayley Bawden, Stephanie Reed, Mandy Pharaoh, Wayne Pharaoh and Shailer Ziarno, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Mick Wilson, Dan Willett, William Parry and Jake Ranger, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Lauen Smith, Kiara Bressington and Jess Barnett hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Anna Park, Felicity Russell, Rachael Martin and Darren Christiansen, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Mylissa (left) and Johanna Draper at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Ashleigh McLean, Brianna Gross, Emily Phelan and Shazza Jones, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Lucy Roberts (left) and Frances Cattle at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Brooke Kindelan, Meriska van der Merwe and Mia Waddell, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Melissa Innamorati, Ashlee Brindell and Lauren Berndt, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Lauren Thomas, Makeelie Dowton, Alexandra Baird and Sarah Rossiter, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Patrick Feeney and Sarah Flynn at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Gemma O'Leary (left) and Andree Wade at Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Nellie Hansen and Lucas Tidy at Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Wendy Ferguson, Phoebe Ferguson and Kylie Ferguson, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Wendy Ferguson, Phoebe Ferguson and Kylie Ferguson, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Lauren Thomas, Makeelie Dowton, Alexandra Baird and Sarah Rossiter, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Belinda Warby, Stevie McMurtie, holding her baby daughter Ella Johnson, and Sally Hughes, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Belinda Warby, Stevie McMurtie, holding her baby daughter Ella Johnson, and Sally Hughes, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Siblings (from left) Tim, Doug and Jane McClymont celebrate Doug's 40th birthday with a surprise party for him at the Clifton Races, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Melissa Innamorati, Ashlee Brindell and Lauren Berndt, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Cathy Vellacott and Joe Flynn at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Mylissa (left) and Johanna Draper at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Patrick Feeney and Sarah Flynn at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Rachael Vogel (left) and Michelle Hall at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Clifton Races are (from left) Melissa Johnston, Duane De Bortoli, Mandy De Bortoli, Andrew Richards, Trevor Mortimer, Leah Mortimer, Jessie Jones and Jacob Brown, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Adrian Payne, Latisha Murphy, Ashlea Payne, Samantha Kotlin and Josh Payne, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Eliza, Kate and Joe Flynn, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Melissa Reddich was named Best Dressed Lady in the classic category at the Clifton Races fashions on the field, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Cheryl-Lee Beaton and daughter Jharal were named Best Dressed mother and daughter at the Clifton Races fashions on the field, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Cheryl-Lee Beaton and daughter Jharal were named Best Dressed mother and daughter at the Clifton Races fashions on the field, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Peta Gray was named Best Dressed Lady in the contemporary category at the Clifton Races fashions on the field, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Serena Ruming, Taylah Skelton, Emma Fuller and Ellie McKenzie, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Clifton locals (from left) Alex Morris, Jane Shooter, Amy Morris, Ashleigh McLean and Bridie Shooter at the Clifton Races, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Kahlia Kucks, Jacinta Kucks and Georgette May, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jo Glasheen (left) and Anna Wilshire at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Jack Frost, Charlotte Somers, Dean Conway, Will McCarthy, Josh Zirbel and Kate Owen, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Cody Ellis and Alicia Gillam at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Mandy Burns, Ava Piercey, Chantal Keogh and McKinley Keogh, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Anna Park, Felicity Russell, Rachael Martin and Darren Christiansen, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Will Rogers, Sarah Mantova, Maddy Jones and Paddy Inglis, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jakob Rizqallah and Emily Eather at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Ren Allen (left) and Abby Coleborn at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Olivia Jackson, Jazz Dolley and Rubi Jackson, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jen Fabretto and Adam Ezzy at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Clifton locals (from left) Jane Shooter, Amy Morris, Ashleigh McLean and Bridie Shooter at the Clifton Races, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Kahlia Kucks, Jacinta Kucks and Georgette May, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Rodney Wilkins, Kylie Wilkins, Brodie Wilkins and Travis Pitman, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jo Glasheen (left) and Anna Wilshire at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jackson Liesegang (left) and Tom Parry at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Melissa and Rod Currell, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Kate, Luke and Beth, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Susie, Geoff, Greg, Natalie and Nicole, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Adi and Jodie, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Jodie and Craig Calvert, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Teagan Jones, Kellie Brady and Sharon Heatherington, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Maddie Lucas and Lauren Thomas, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Kaylene, Eden and Kimberley, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Fletcher and Eloise, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Kim Donaldson, Makeelie Dowton, Alexandra Baird, Kellie Smith and Sarah Rossiter, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Rachel Caton and Lily Cobort, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

Many groups of eager punters were at the Clifton Races on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Hugh McMahon, Sally Higgins, Charlie McMahon and Sophie Dodd Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Nick, Lyndsay, Chantelle and Brian on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Tim Exelby, Natalie Exelby and Jane Shooter on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Anna and Mila on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Kylie Ferguson and Leonie Ford Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Amy and Rose, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Leah, Jane, Sue and Anna, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Jules Coutts and Di Massey, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Kiara and Angus, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Terry and Janeen, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Jessica Klein

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Lauen Smith, Kiara Bressington and Jess Barnett hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Eddie Sutton, Trevor Sutton, Kiara Bressington and Albert Roberts, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Kyan Oats, Mitchell Neilsen, Dallas Baker, Amberlina Walker, Jesse Missen, Kyran Foster and Samantha Renshaw, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Sandy Dee, Brian Delaney and Janelle Brent, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Brooke Kindelan and Mitch Finnie at Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Amelia Kleidon (left) and Amelia Land at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Sandy Dee, Brian Delaney and Janelle Brent, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Charles Milward, Jess Dixon and Jordan Dixon, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Jesse Miles, Terry Beringham, Lachlan Henry and Anthony Morris, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Scott Keogh, Richelle Burns and Steve Burns, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Teagan Bechly and BJ Scherwin at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Kristal Burns, Meg Gardner holding Reevie Gardner, Ty Gardner, Travis Burns and Mandy Burns, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Brooke Kindelan, Meriska van der Merwe and Mia Waddell, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Will Denny, Caitlin Fogarty and Emma Morris, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Ron Perquin and son Fletcher Perquin at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Bryan Butler, Lyndsay Morris and Chantelle Slater, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Ashleigh McLean, Brianna Gross, Emily Phelan and Shazza Jones, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Clay Armstrong, Darcy Brennan, Lily Cobcroft and Karli Murray, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Lucy Roberts (left) and Frances Cattle at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Brooke Kindelan, Meriska van der Merwe and Mia Waddell, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Clay Armstrong, Darcy Brennan, Lily Cobcroft and Karli Murray, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Mick Wilson, Dan Willett, William Parry and Jake Ranger, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Siblings (from left) Tim, Doug and Jane McClymont celebrate Doug's 40th birthday with a surprise party for him at the Clifton Races, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Wendy Ferguson, Phoebe Ferguson and Kylie Ferguson, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Patrick Feeney and Sarah Flynn at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Melissa Innamorati, Ashlee Brindell and Lauren Berndt, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Belinda Warby, Stevie McMurtie, holding her baby daughter Ella Johnson, and Sally Hughes, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Gemma O'Leary (left) and Andree Wade at Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Lauren Thomas, Makeelie Dowton, Alexandra Baird and Sarah Rossiter, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Nellie Hansen and Lucas Tidy at Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Clifton Races are (from left) Melissa Johnston, Duane De Bortoli, Mandy De Bortoli, Andrew Richards, Trevor Mortimer, Leah Mortimer, Jessie Jones and Jacob Brown, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Eliza, Kate and Joe Flynn, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Adrian Payne, Latisha Murphy, Ashlea Payne, Samantha Kotlin and Josh Payne, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Cathy Vellacott and Joe Flynn at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Rachael Vogel (left) and Michelle Hall at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Wendy Ferguson, Phoebe Ferguson and Kylie Ferguson, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the Clifton Races are (from left) Olivia Jackson, Jazz Dolley and Rubi Jackson, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jen Fabretto and Adam Ezzy at the Clifton Races hosted by Clifton Jockey Club, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

FASHIONS ON THE FIELD

Clifton Races fashions on the field 'best dressed men' category saw entrants from all across southwest Qld on Saturday, October 28. Picture: Jessica Klein

Dozens of beautifully dressed women entered the three best dressed categories at the Clifton Races on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Jessica Klein

Clifton Races winner of best dressed men's category Alex Taylor, all the way from Cunnamulla on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Jessica Klein

Winners of the best dressed couple category at Clifton Races were Brian and Susan Murphy on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Jessica Klein

The winners of the three women's best dressed categories at the Clifton Races (from left) Melissa, Peta and Julia on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Jessica Klein

Cheryl-Lee Beaton and daughter Jharal were named Best Dressed mother and daughter at the Clifton Races fashions on the field, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Peta Gray was named Best Dressed Lady in the contemporary category at the Clifton Races fashions on the field, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Melissa Reddich was named Best Dressed Lady in the classic category at the Clifton Races fashions on the field, Saturday, October 28, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer