Punters turn out to enjoy Penshurst Cup despite strong winds and wet weather

The wet weather didn’t dampen the fun at Penshurst Racecourse at the weekend. See the photos.

Race-goers had a colourful day at the Penshurst Cup on Saturday.

Punters were pelted by wind and rain in the morning but the weather cleared in the afternoon, allowing the day’s activities and races to go ahead.

Brendan Kelly, Secretary of the Penshurst and District Racing club, said the bad weather in the morning impacted crowd numbers but the weather clearing allowed people to enjoy the afternoon.

From left to right: Sully Gibbs, Archie Bennett, Noah Cameron, Nick Casey, Wil Mooney, Makenzie Annett, Libby Fox, Chloe Foster, Abbey Hill, Charlotte Cook, Charlie Smith and Libby Rentsch.

“Our club is around 150 years old so it’s significant for our community to keep having these events and we really enjoy putting it on,” he said.

Ruby Cush from south-west Victoria described the day as “amazing”.

“Everyone’s been super friendly and super excited to actually have a day out finally, and it’s been a real positive experience,” she said.

“I think everyone’s pretty desperate for a social time after COVID and the last few events that have been planned have been cancelled.

“Everyone has adjusted to different footwear and they’re still keen to have a good day out and enjoy the social time.”

Other country cups have not been so lucky with the inclement weather, with Mortlake and Dunkeld in the south-west forced to abandon their days.

See the pictures below.

Elle Moyle and Jack Moyle.

Nyah Bester and Lachie Watt.

Sam Kelly, Nick Zampatti, Tim Jenner and Johnny McHecern.

Fashions on the Field: Under 18's Competition.

Soni Bal.

Nyah Bester and Lachie Watt.

Fashions of the Field Women's Competition: Adele Hook, Bron Scott, Lauren Dempsey, Linda Stickland and Lauren Jans.

Jordan Harris and Paddy Bourke.

Rob Coates, Bruce Eccles and Jenny Eccles.

Ruby Cush and Sam Kelly.

The crowd watch over the track as the races commence.

Fashions of the Field Women's Competition: Adele Hook, Bron Scott, Lauren Dempsey, Linda Stickland and Lauren Jans.

Rick Jacobs, Jason Hill, Nick Moyle and Jock Whiting.

Greta Lloyd and Emily Lloyd.

Lily Bester and Hollie Phillips.

Ella Richardson and Derran Hiney.

Nyah Bester and Lachie Watt.

Jordan Harris and Paddy Bourke.

Lachlan Page, Tom Burland, Ellie Jennings, Kieran Chambers, Lachie Kenny and Rachel Page.

Fashions of the Field Women's Competition: Adele Hook, Bron Scott, Lauren Dempsey, Linda Stickland and Lauren Jans.

Robert Black, Laurie Kennedy and Andrew Brown.

Cheryl Casey and Kim Cameron.

From left to right: Sully Gibbs, Archie Bennett, Noah Cameron, Nick Casey, Wil Mooney, Makenzie Annett, Libby Fox, Chloe Foster, Abbey Hill, Charlotte Cook, Charlie Smith and Libby Rentsch.

Lauren Dempsey and Bec McDonald.

From left to right: Sully Gibbs, Archie Bennett, Noah Cameron, Nick Casey, Wil Mooney, Makenzie Annett, Libby Fox, Chloe Foster, Abbey Hill, Charlotte Cook, Charlie Smith and Libby Rentsch.

Emma Stratford, Raquel Casey, Riley Casey, Brendan Casey and Sally Casey.

Lauren Dempsey and Bec McDonald.

Gillian Jacobs, Sarah Moyle and Jill Whiting.

Jordja Woodall, Lucy Calvert, Libby Rentsch and Chloe Foster.

Rick Jacobs, Jason Hill, Nick Moyle and Jock Whiting.

Eliza Schultz and Michelle Schultz.

Narelle Hill, Gillian Jacobs, Sarah Moyle and Jill Whiting.

Georgia Rentsch and Hollie Phillips.

Wilson Grundy, Jack Carlin and Jimmy Carlin.

Aaron Hook, Adele Hook, Lauren Jans, Darren Scott, Daryl Jans and Bron Scott.

The crowd gathered at the Penshurst District and Racing Club for a spectacular day out.

Rob Coates, Marcel Uzice, Linda Stickland and Adam Howells.

Rachael Mibus and Chloe McKenzie.

Rachael Mibus, Jye Uebergang and Chloe McKenzie.

Whip Crawley and Stumpy Carlin.

Damien Mines, Sam Hyland and Andrew Lewis.

Louise Field and Tim Field.

Aaron Hook, Adele Hook, Lauren Jans, Darren Scott, Daryl Jans and Bron Scott.

Race-goers show off their footwear.

John Leary, Alby Gray, Joe Spiteri, Steve Grimley and Gerard Brady.

Andy Yusuf and Huss Ibrahim.

Rob Coates, Marcel Uzice, Linda Stickland and Adam Howells.

From left to right: Diane Gray, Bev Brady, Julie Nicholls, Jude Leary and Shar Grimley.

Steve Cole and Bob Cole.

Jim Bensch, Damian Cameron, Oscar Linke and Joe Page.

Wayne Parkin and Glenn Parkin.

Lauren Jans, Adele Hook and Bron Scott.

Darren Ewing and Zac Doherty.

John Leary, Alby Gray, Joe Spiteri, Steve Grimley and Gerard Brady.

Nick Mehmet, Deran Mehmet and Bobby Yusuf.

Emily Goodman and Noah Uebergang.

Lockie McKenzie, Ben Scholfield, Chris Quinn, Kieran Neeson, Ben Ballinger, Tim Robertson, Frederik Crane, Hahns Uebergang, Matt Uebergang, Tim Bensch, Luke Schultz, Tom Behncke and Hugh Huf.

All the fun from the Penshurst Cup 2022.

Edwin Rentsch, Sophie Rentsch, Nathan Rentsch, Jack Kruger, Will Black, Lachie Watt, Henry Bentsch, Jayden Watson and Oscar Linke.

Sam Kelly and Barry Kennedy.