The racetrack came alive with thoroughbred competition and good-natured rivalry over the weekend with the annual Ben Bolt Cup.
Over 450 people came along for a fabulous day out, which featured five horse races.
Entertainment was as exciting on the track as it was off the track, with a host of activities that brought attendees together.
Many of the men participated in the tomato cart races while the women competed in the pumpkin races and the children enjoyed the hobby horse racing.
The next event on the Bowen Turf Club Calendar is the TAB Race Meet on Thursday, September 14, followed by the biggest showcase of the year – the Bowen Cup – which is due to take place on Saturday, October 14.
Results from the Ben Bolt Cup:
Race 1 - Maiden Plate 1000 metres
Lesotho Diamond
Time: 59.10 seconds
Margins: 3 lengths x 3/4 length
Race 2 - Filby's Motors
QTIS Benchmark 55 Handicap 1000m
Cudyado
Time: 58.54 seconds
Margins: neck x 1 length
Race 3 - Pilcher's Concrete
Benchmark 45 Handicap 1280m
Lightheadedness
Time: 1 minute 17.83 seconds
Margins: 1 1/4 lengths x 3/4 length
Race 4 - Hillery Group
Open Handicap 1280m
Valley of Dreams
Time: 1 minute 15.75 seconds
Margins: 1/2 neck x 1 length
Race 5 - Burdekin Vet Services
Ben Bolt Cup
Benchmark 65 Handicap 1470m
Higher Love
Time: 1 minute 28.60 seconds
Margins: neck x nose
Winner of the Ben Bolt Cup
Winner of Race 4
Winner of Race 3
Winner of Race 2
Photo credit: Saskia Photography
