Mount Isa Race Club turned into a sea of green over the weekend, as patrons celebrated St Paddy's Day.
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More than 1000 racegoers attended the St Paddy's Races on Saturday March 13, for the first major race meeting of the year.
The event saw a five race schedule, live entertainment and a competitive competition of Fashions on the Field.
Fashions on the Field winners included Best Millinery Jacqui Engman, Contemporary Runner Up Michelle Tangye, Contemporary Winner Cheryn Ramsay, Classic Runner Up Bonnie Anderson, Classic Winner Vicky Anderson and Lady of the Day Renee Moore.
There was just as much action on the track as there was off the track, with competitive racing throughout the meet.
Race one, the Class B Handicap 1000m, was won by Ric McMahon riding Sizzling Touch, followed closely by Jason Hoopert on Mackellar's Voice in second and Dan Ballard on Rock'n Blitz in third.
Race two, the QTIS Maiden Plate 1000m, was won by Jason Babarovich on Arcing Hard with a 12 length lead over Jason Hoopert on She's Winnie Blue in second and Ric McMahon on Duntroon Man in third.
Race three, Ratings Band 0-65 Handicap 1000m, was won by Tim Brummell on Raptor, closely followed by Jason Hoopert on Hologram in second and Dan Ballard on World of Pain in third.
Race four, Open Plate 1100m, was won by Galea Warrior ridden by Ric McMahon four and half lengths ahead of Wicked Wiki ridden by Terrence Hill in second and Mr Tindall ridden by Jeffery Felix in third.
The final race, Benchmark 55 Handicap 1200m, was won by Dan Ballard on Hutcho, followed by Ric McMahon on Warrumbungle in second and Jason Hoopert on Kings Landon in third.
Mount Isa Race Club's next race meeting will be held on Monday April 26.
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