Boulder Cup Day - Start of the Race Round

Eski in hand I made my way from the fast filling car park to the entrance of the Kalgoorlie Racecourse. The well known Race Round, began today. It's a week of racing and other ancillary events. Today, Being Father's Day, the Boulder Cup was promoted as being an ideal family outing.

As I walked in I was surprised by the number of tents; further in I passed the local brass band setting the scene with some rousing music.

I followed some very well dressed ladies, who turned into, what I later discovered, was one of the exclusive areas kept for those who are prepared to pay around $200 for the privilege of sitting in a tent.
Not being one of the so privileged I continued my search and soon found the party I was joining. Along with them I set up for an afternoon of eating, drinking and socialising. The weather was surprisingly mild and whilst I wasn't prepared to wear anything sleeveless, I could quite accept that many slightly hardier souls were able to sacrifice comfort for fashion.

Hats were there, but not as numerous, I am reliably told, as those that will grace the course on Wednesday's "Ladies Day", or even at next Saturday's, " Kalgoorlie Cup".

No this was, as previously stated, more of a family day. There were lots of kids and the atmosphere was very pleasant, almost like a garden party.

I had a flutter or two with moderate success, but as they say the tote is always the real winner on such occasions.
Even so it was a most enjoyable afternoon.