SCORCHING weather called for big hats and plenty of sunscreen at Towac Park for the Orange Picnic Races this month.
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More than 1800 people flocked to the sixth annual running of the event, many in bright, colourful outfits.
In the fashions on the field, best-dressed woman was Sarah Wilson, Millthorpe, and second place was Nic Welsh, Molong.
The best-dressed man was Dave Browne, Sydney, and second place was Andrew Caterson, Orange.
The best hat was worn by Miranda Boyd, Orange, and second place was Kate Strahorn, Belgravia.
The prestigious 1300-metre Orange Picnic Cup was won by four-year-old chestnut mare Red Letters, trained by Lex Crosby, Forbes.
Jockey Billy Owen rode Red Letters from fourth spot to finish strongly on the outside, winning by a half-length.
Eleven-year-old gelding Dr Renlap, from Narromine trainer Kylie Kennedy's stable, finished second with eight-year-old Exchancellor, trained by Rodger Waters, a good third.
After a 28-year break as a trainer, Lex had his first runner Red Letters win the Class B Handicap during last year's Bedgerabong Picnics.
In less than 12 months Red Letters has won five races including a 1700m race at Cowra TAB meeting when ridden by Forbes apprentice Catherine Markwort
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Rebecca Sharpe
Journalist for The Land at Dubbo.
Journalist for The Land at Dubbo.
