2024 Benalla Gold Cup: All the photos

Punters and racegoers descended on the beautiful northeastern town of Benalla for the famous and time-honoured Gold Cup.

Melbourne University students from Dookie College attend the Benalla Cup. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Punters and racegoers descended on the beautiful northeastern town of Benalla for the famous and time-honoured Gold Cup.

Racegoers enjoyed fashions on the field on a warm, sunny day that kicked off the long weekend.

Check out all the photos from a wonderful day.

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Kirsty and Karli attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Another Dookie University group. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Dookie University Group. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Derrick Brett, Reeda O’Keeffe, Charlie Tirant, Connor Henderson, Maddie Elison. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Dookie University group. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Sarah McLeod, Holly Fern. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Paula Hales, Lucas Hales, Jade Brau, Nicola Hales, Taylor Orcroft. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Neil Thomas and Sue McLarty. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Khelan Morrey and Theodore Lyll. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. ‘The Farmers Arms’ Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Alexander Jomfriddo, Kyle McCartney, Cohen Stone. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Molly Martin, Abby Hammond, Chelsea Cole, Sophie Hammond, Ruby Martin. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Braden, Evie and Jess. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Sam Anderson and Cassandra Anker. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Olivia Connors, Jo Tanner and Meredith Holliday. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Mav and Thomesina at the races. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Katheryn Squires and Ash Porter. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Sasha Copeland, Lola Watt and Graeme Green, enjoying day out at the cup. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Enjoying the shade at the meeting are Alex Wooden, Shellie Greber, Leon Mudie, Marcus Laurie, Courtney McDougall. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. ‘Euroa The Boat’ crew at the cup. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Angela, Owen and Lucy at the cup. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Holly, Keely, Emily, Lily, Mel, Jozanna and Khristy on deck at the cup. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Jess Plum, Bec Jacobs, Kim Hatchman and Jade Jacobs. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Members of Jack Bucks party attend the cup. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Neil Keating and Sherryn Costa. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. David and Nicole Lovett at the meeting. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Belinda, Sarah and Tara, attending the race. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Bonnie and Faith Baker attending the cup. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Ben, Liam and Ash at the Cup. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Wes Stafford, Gemma Hunter and Elise Nolan at the meeting. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Mick Suszczynski and Kim Stanley at the meeting. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Enjoying the racing are Jason Moran, Nola Jensen, Kate Liddy and David Viney. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Friends enjoying the cup meeting together, Julie Johnston, Ann Green, Jenny Silkstone and Kelly Kearney. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Celebrating the cup meeting are Jake O’Connor, Grace’ Connor, Chris O’Connor, Damian O’Connor and Mitch Dansey. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. The team from Quicklift Cranes at the meeting. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. A day out at the cup for Min, Trevor, Mark, Chris, Hoggy and Peta. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Enjoying the fine weather at the race are, Michael, Chris, Josh and Tyler. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Enjoying the meeting were Pauline Morris, Barry Morris, Greg McNulty, Joyleen McNulty and Pam Hernan. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Jason and Zach Rawlings enjoying the meeting. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Benalla bet365 Gold Cup horse races. Racegoers attending the cup meeting in Benalla, Victoria, Friday 27th September 2024. Katie is pictured at the meeting with children Charlotte, Alexandra and Darcy. Picture: Andrew Batsch