Picture gallery, videos and all the action from the Coffs Cup
The Coffs Cup was full of fashion, racing and booze as the action-packed event drew in crowds from all over the state. See all the pics and video:
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Sunny skies met fashionistas from across the state for Coffs Harbour’s annual Coffs Cup.
Thousands of attendees, from as far as Sydney and Melbourne, made the trip up as bets were placed.
Coffs Harbour residents were handed a half-day public holiday, allowing many to enjoy a few drinks in the sun.
Coffs Coast Sports Physiotherapist Tom Paff is originally from Tamworth and said it was a great “community day”.
“The sun’s shining and everyone looks lovely,” Mr Paff said.
For some, it was their first Coffs Cup after the even was scratched for two years because of the pandemic.
Others celebrated their 20th visit.
Hosier – the favourite at $2.10 and ridden by Hugh Bowman – won the 1600-metre main event to take out the $150,000 prize.
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