Thousands of glammed up punters have celebrated the Ipswich Cup with some excited revellers opting to ditch their high heeled shoes for thongs.
Ipswich Turf Club was ripe with women donning colourful frocks while some decided to take up the opportunity to put a little flair into their outfit.
Many were seen letting their hair down as they embraced the spirit of the horse racing culture and kicked off their shoes as the day went on.
Excited revellers opted to ditch their high heeled shoes for thongs with some even daring to go barefoot (pictured)
One woman in a light pink dress came well prepared with her jandals even matching her outfit
A woman in green (pictured) also decided to make the most of an extra pair of footwear while carrying her platform shoes
While many race goers opted to attend with extravagant head pieces, three women were seen in simple dresses after ditching their shoes as well
One lady joyfully threw her hands up in the air, sporting a pretty pink hair accessory (picture)
As the sun began to set, many well-dressed racegoers looked worse for wear as the festive day of racing took its toll.
Luckily, they had friends to lean on as they tried to make their way home from the course.
Some were seen wearing colourful dresses while others opted for a monochrome option as they enjoyed the day.
While many race goers opted to attend with extravagant head pieces, three women were seen in simple dresses without any footwear.
Some people did not seem to tire as they day wore on, with many laughs being had between friends including three mates in rainbow suits.
Excitable racegoers wouldn’t let their sore stop them from partying with their friends with one woman preferring bare feet (right)
Revellers and punters dressed in their best frocks and suits poured into the venue
Some people did not seem to tire as they day wore on, with many laughs being had between friends (pictured)
Many revellers were seen letting their hair down as the day turned into madness at the Bundamba track (pictured)
Getting into the race day spirit, some women were seen donning colourful casual looks with pretty fascinators
One lady joyfully threw her hands up in the air, sporting a pretty pink hair accessory and a blue dress.
Established in 1866, the Ipswich Cup attracts over 20,000 racegoers each year.
Enthusiastic punters join together on the turf to enjoy in the day’s entertainment.
Some follow the horses or the fashions on the field others catch the DJ or catch up with old friends.
Darren Weir, the owner of winning horse Tradesman, said although the ride itself was rocky, he was pleased with the outcome.
Racegoers were spotted getting into the full festivities of the day, sipping on beverages as they cheered on their horses
It was celebrations all round as festivities continued into the afternoon with this women seen gesturing the peace sign to the photographer
Crowds of people gathered at the Ipswich Turf Club to enjoy an afternoon with loved ones, friends and family
Women and men dressed up in their race day best, with white and pale colours popular this season
It was the owner’s first Ipswich winner after having four other previous runners at the venue.
‘The horse ran terrific, to my eyes it didn’t look a very good ride and if you were rating it out of 10, you’d give it a one for turning up so wasn’t the greatest ride but the horse is very tough and got the job done well.’
Despite his unsteady ride, the horse landed the $175,000 Cup and will spend the next fourteen days preparing for his next ride.
Tradesman will next run at the Coloundra Cup in a fortnight where Mr Weir believes the bigger track will suit him.
‘The way he went today there’s no reason why you wouldn’t be heading on to that,’ he told Racing.com.
Some women were seen putting their feet up as they enjoyed the race day on Saturday (pictured)