FORBES-based apprentice Catherine Markwort had to fight back tears after winning the 2014 Cobar Cup.
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Not only was this her 50th race win, it was also aboard one of her favourite horses, Red Letters, which she rides each morning for Forbes trainer, Lex Crosby.
The fashions in the field were again a highlight of the day with a large number of entrants for the judges to choose from, with all winners coming from the local area.
The foal category for 5 to 11 years was won by Ally Motton and Samuel Shepherd while the winner of the colts and fillies (12 to 17 years) were Bryan Mitchell and Mykaila Fleming.
The title of best-dressed lady and gent was awarded to Suzanne Prince and Roy Simpson, with Janette Booth and Scott Robinson named the top belle and beau in the 18- to 50-year-old category.